Circumcision

What is Circumcision

Circumcision is a procedure in which a portion of the foreskin is removed.

What are the Causes of Circumcision

Circumcision is done either for religious or medical reasons. Non-religious circumcision began in the 19th century and became almost routine in certain countries. Routine circumcision never became standard practice here in Ireland.

The principal reasons for performing circumcision in Ireland are:

• The foreskin is interfering with the passage of urine.
• The foreskin is so tight that it is interfering with erection of the penis thereby causing pain during intercourse.

Complementaty/Alternative Treatments for Circumcision

If the foreskin is too tight it may be possible to loosen it over time by gently stretching it over the glans. This could take several months to achieve and must be done gently. If this is not done gently it can lead to tiny tears in the inner lining of the foreskin which can result in scarring and further tightening of the foreskin. Sometimes a mild steroid cream may assist the process of stretching.