Circumcision

Question 1

In which cultures is circumcision done?

Answer 1

Jewish

Islamic

Question 2

Is circumcision for cultural reasons on the NHS?

Answer 2

No

Question 3

What are some medical benefits of circumcision?

Answer 3

• reduces the risk of penile cancer
• reduces the risk of UTI
• reduces the risk of acquiring sexually transmitted infections including HIV

Question 4

What are some medical indications for circumcision?

Answer 4

• phimosis
• recurrent balanitis
• balanitis xerotica obliterans
• paraphimosis

Question 5

What do you need to exclude before circumcision?

Answer 5

Exclude hypospadias as the foreskin may be used in surgical repair.

Question 6

How can circumcision be carried out?

Answer 6

Under general or local anaesthetic