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Circumcision: Removal of the foreskin of the penis. It is done for medical reasons such as tight foreskin or repeated infection, or cultural reasons.
Removal of the foreskin of the penis.
Medical reasons such as tight foreskin or repeated infection, or cultural reasons.
Local or general anaesthetic.
Bleeding, infection.
Healing in about 1 to 2 weeks.
What is circumcision?
Removal of the foreskin of the penis.
Why is circumcision done?
Medical reasons such as tight foreskin or repeated infection, or cultural reasons.
How do I prepare for circumcision?
Local or general anaesthetic.
How long is recovery after circumcision?
Healing in about 1 to 2 weeks.
What are the risks of circumcision?
Bleeding, infection.
SI summary (own words); MedlinePlus (NLM) and NHS as references