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CIRCUMCISION For Adult Men
Not Just For Newborns!*
For many years,
circumcision of newborns
was routine in the United States. Because of concerns about the pain
that might be experienced by an infant undergoing this minor
procedure, the practice of
circumcision has decreased. According to
Dr. Pugach, research confirms that
circumcised males have fewer
urinary infections and
circumcision may also provide some protection
against sexually transmitted diseases later in life. For these
reasons, the popularity of
circumcisions is increasing again.
Circumcision, or removal of the
foreskin that hangs over the head of the penis, is not just
performed on newborns. Many adolescents and adults decide to have a
circumcision because of persistent infections of the foreskin,
urinary infections or pain and bleeding of the foreskin during
erections. An interesting fact is that foreskin infections sometimes
help urologists such as Dr. Pugach diagnose other conditions, such as early diabetes mellitus
(abnormally high sugar levels in your body).
The Benefits
- Easier hygiene.
- Decreased risk of
urinary tract
infections. Severe infections early in life can lead to kidney
problems later on.
- Prevention of penile problems.
Occasionally, the foreskin on an uncircumcised penis may narrow so
much that it's difficult or impossible to retract. This can also
lead to inflammation of the head of the penis.
- Decreased risk of penile cancer.
Although cancer of the penis is very rare, it's less common in
circumcised men.
- Decreased risk of sexually
transmitted diseases.
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Did You
Know...Circumcision is Not Just for Newborns?
Circumcision's health benefits:
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Easier
hygiene. |
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Decreased
risk of urinary tract infections. |
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Prevention
of penile problems. |
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Decreased
risk of penile cancer. Although cancer of the penis is very
rare, it's less common in circumcised men. |
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Decreased
risk of sexually transmitted diseases |
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The Procedure
The procedure is minor surgery that
is performed with a
local anesthetic (novocaine) or a
general
anesthetic (when a patient goes to sleep) and can be done either in
a hospital outpatient surgical department or a surgery center.
Circumcision, as it is performed by
Dr. Pugach, takes
approximately 30 minutes to perform and there is only mild pain or
discomfort afterwards. Most normal activities can be resumed in a few
days.
Dr. Pugach cautions that if an adult
has a circumcision, sexual activity should be avoided for several
weeks.
Circumcision
may be covered by your health insurance plan. However, if the procedure
is not covered or you do not have
health insurance, cash packages for your circumcision can be arranged through
Pacific Coast
Urology Medical Center’s Business Office.
If you would like to schedule a
consultation or receive more information about circumcision, call us
at:
888-735-4336. *Please
note that Dr. Pugach does not perform circumcisions on children, but
would be happy to refer you to a qualified pediatric urologist.
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