Table of contents:
- The risks of doing adult circumcision
- What are the things that must be prepared before adult circumcision?
- 1. The week before the procedure
- 2. The day of the procedure
- 3. After the procedure
- 4. The recovery period
Adult circumcision is the surgical option for men who did not perform circumcision in childhood. The process of circumcision is done by removing the foreskin that covers the head of the penis. Circumcision itself is usually performed to:
- Medical reasons. In adult men, this circumcision is most often performed when the foreskin is too tight, so that it cannot be pulled back over the head of the penis. This is also known as phimosis.
- Religious and cultural reasons. Circumcision is a common practice in Jewish and Muslim communities, as well as in African societies (circumcision is generally performed on children).
- HIV prevention. There is evidence that circumcision reduces the risk of heterosexual men getting HIV, and several countries in Africa are also promoting circumcision as an HIV prevention program.
To find out more about adult circumcision, let's look at various information, below.
The risks of doing adult circumcision
Apart from the initial swelling, bleeding and infection are the two most common problems associated with circumcision. Risks such as bleeding or infection may occur in about 1 in 50 people. Other possible risks of adult circumcision include the following:
- Adult circumcision is usually a safe procedure, although there are always risks with this procedure. The penis, prostate, other parts of the urinary tract, blood vessels, or nerves may be injured during this procedure. This can cause problems when you urinate or have sex. You may also experience swelling, pelvic pain, or numbness in your penis. In addition, you may also have an erection before the condition has completely healed, which can cause the stitches or adhesive to tear and the surgical incision to reopen.
- It is possible that you will have to perform another operation to remove some of the remaining skin around the head of the penis.
Although the risk for adult circumcision is low, it is still higher than that for child circumcision.
What are the things that must be prepared before adult circumcision?
1. The week before the procedure
The things that need to be done are:
- Ask a family member or friend to drive you home after the procedure. Don't drive home yourself.
- Ask your doctor beforehand whether you should stop having sexual intercourse.
- Tell your medical history, if you have any drug allergies, or if you have certain diseases.
- Ask for advice on eating and drinking before the D-day.
2. The day of the procedure
The things that need to be done are:
- Remember the date, day, time and location of your procedure.
- Write down what to bring.
- If you wear contact lenses, don't wear them on the day of the procedure or surgery. Wear glasses instead.
- Before surgery, you are usually given medication to make you sleepy. Tell your doctor if you or your family have had problems using anesthesia in the past.
- You or your immediate family will be asked to sign a consent form. Make sure all your questions are answered before signing it.
3. After the procedure
You may lie in bed and rest for a while as the procedure can be tiring. The health care provider will check to make sure there is no problem with you. A bandage is used to keep the seam area clean and dry. The doctor will remove the bandage immediately after the procedure to check your stitches. Ask your doctor about ways to treat your wound.
4. The recovery period
When you are discharged from the hospital, you will be given advice on recovery at home, including when to drive, return to work, and have sex. Usually it takes about 10 days for your penis to heal after circumcision. For three or four days after surgery, you may experience some discomfort and swelling around the head of your penis. Call your doctor if you have persistent increase in temperature, redness, bleeding, and pain in your penis. Wear loose clothing to avoid irritating your penis during recovery. You shouldn't feel pain if you urinate, but call your doctor right away if you do.
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