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“Circumcision reduces the risk of infection with sexually transmitted diseases such as the human papilloma virus (HPV) and sexually transmitted diseases such as herpes or syphilis,” explained doctor Taufik Azis through health education on the Live Instagram application, Thursday (4/11/2021). Also read: Rare and Strange, 5-Year-Old Boy in Bekasi Suddenly Circumcised While Playing
In addition, he continued, circumcision can also prevent adhesions and narrowing of the foreskin of the penis, which is called phimosis. The foreskin of an uncircumcised penis is difficult to retract. “This condition can cause inflammation of the head of the penis called balanitis,” he explained.
Furthermore, this surgeon said that circumcision can reduce the risk urinary tract infection . This infection is generally more common in people who are not circumcised.
“Reducing the risk of penile cancer, reducing the risk of cervical cancer in partners. The risk of cervical cancer decreases in women whose partners have undergone circumcision procedures,” explained Dr. Taufik Azis.
Circumcision also makes the health of the penis more awake because it is easier to clean. “Health is more secure than uncircumcised so it can prevent inflammation, considering the tip of the penis is the right growth of bacteria and fungi,” he added.
Doctor Taufik Aziz also explained several things that must be considered by newly circumcised people so that the wound heals quickly. Doctor Taufik Aziz explained that circumcision wounds take about 7-14 days to heal. Also read: Turns out it’s just a myth that circumcision prevents sexual disease
Recovery after circumcision will be more comfortable if the patient does not wear underwear, but uses loose-fitting pants or special circumcision underwear to prevent the penis from sticking to the pants.
“In addition to comfort and safety, checks with doctors are still carried out to ensure cleanliness and evaluation of wounds,” concluded Taufik Aziz.
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