Circumcision is the most performed surgical procedure in the world and has been performed for thousands of years. It has great health benefits for both males and females.
Circumcision has been shown to have significant benefits for males of all ages.
Studies have shown those circumcised as infants were 14 percent less likely than uncircumcised men to develop prostate cancer.
Removal of the foreskin is proven to lower the risk of penile cancer. In fact, 45–85% of men with penile cancer have a history of Phimosis (narrowing of the foreskin). Studies have shown those circumcised as infants were 14 percent less likely than uncircumcised men to develop prostate cancer.
High risk HPV (oncogenic or cancerous HPV) clears much faster in circumcised men than uncircumcised men. Therefore, lower risk of penile cancer and cervical cancer in female partners.
Studies have shown that circumcision can reduce the risk of HIV acquisition in heterosexual men by up to 60%.
The foreskin contains cells that are particularly vulnerable to HIV infection. Removing the foreskin reduces the number of these target cells.
In high HIV prevalence areas, male circumcision is considered a cost-effective method for HIV prevention.
Male circumcision has been shown to have significant benefits for females if their partner is circumcised
Women whose partners are circumcised have a 14% chance of developing Cervical cancer compared to 47% of those women whose partners are not circumcised.
Women whose partners are circumcised have a 22% lower chance of getting genital ulcer disease.
Women whose partners are circumcised have a 48% reduction in Trichomonas infection, a common STI.
The benefits gained from male circumcision far exceed the risks.
The benefits of infant male circumcision outway the risks by over 100:1.
Common risks are bleeding, infection, and swelling.
These risks are reduced by using the Unicirc Circumcision Aid and method compared to other methods and devices.
Circumcision can be performed using traditional surgical techniques or specialised devices, each with its own characteristics, benefits, and potential risks.
Traditional surgical methods involve directly removing the foreskin and applying stitches to aid healing. This approach generally takes longer and may leave stitch marks, which can be uncomfortable during recovery.
Device-assisted methods are designed to make the circumcision procedure faster and simpler. However, devices come with certain risks, including a higher potential for complications. The devices which work by cutting off blood flow to the foreskin, are typically left on for 5 to 7 days until the foreskin falls off. Patients need to return to have the device removed, and healing can take longer after removal.
Examples of device-assisted methods include:
Surgical assist devices provide additional support during circumcision procedures. Some of these methods require stitches, which, while effective, can prolong recovery time and cause discomfort, leave stitch marks, and increase risk of complications such as the development of urethral fistulas.
With other options, as with the Unicirc Circumcision Aid, a medical-grade tissue glue is used instead of stitches, making the procedure quicker, reducing infection risks and complications, and offering a favorable cosmetic outcome.
If you’re considering circumcision for yourself or your child, we invite you to contact us. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff are here to answer your questions and guide you through every step of the process.
