Male circumcision is the removal of foreskin from penis. Around the world the practice of it is based on religious and social beliefs. It is practiced in major religions around the world; prominent among them are Islam and Christianity. Apart from religious it is also a regional practice in many parts of Asia, Africa and America.
According to WHO estimate, around the world 30% of the males are circumcised. In Middle Eastern countries like Israel, circumcision is based on religious belief. In English speaking countries like US, UK, Canada circumcision is based on the principal of personal health and hygiene. It is believed that foreskin can store germs, so it can cause diseases. circumcision in jaipur
Effect of male circumcision
This is a widely debated topic. There are claims and counter claims on the positive and negative aspects of circumcision. According to some studies possibility of sexual abnormality is less in circumcised male. Also it may result in the increase in the size of penis. It can result in the increase in sensitivity of penis and reduces the time in attaining orgasm. On the other hand some studies suggest that, circumcision destroys delicate receptors on the penis and thus results in decrease in sexual appetite.
However there is no concrete scientific evidence to support any of these claims.
Male circumcision and STD (Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
oHIV (Human Immunodeficiency Syndrome) - Many studies are launched to understand the relation between HIV and circumcision. All these studies show varied results. For scientific proof studies were conducted in some African countries. All these trials concluded that risk of HIV infection in circumcised male is half than that of uncircumcised male. Due to these findings WHO makes a statement that male circumcision along with other methods, is an effective way of HIV prevention. Best Circumcision Surgeon in jaipur
In case of gays there is no evidence to support this claim as little research has been done. Again there are also some voices that challenges these results and claims that the strategy of HIV prevention through male circumcision is wrong.
oPenile Cancer - American Cancer Society has clearly stated that male circumcision is not an effective way to counter penile cancer. However some studies also suggest that male circumcision can only prevent penile cancer if performed on a new born male. After that it does not help. Research also suggests that probability of penile cancer is more in non circumcised male than in circumcised male.
oUrinary Tract Infection - Urinary Tract Infection is caused due to bacteria. Urine is generally free from microorganisms. Infection occurs when bacteria from some other part of the body somehow stick to Urethra and then grows in number. If it is not cured in the initial phase, it can reach up to kidney. Some studies have shown that male circumcision can decrease the chances of urinary tract infection. It must be noted that circumcision can help only those individuals who have a history of repeated urinary tract infections. Studies also conclude that circumcision can not be used as the only method to prevent urinary tract infections.
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