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Male foreskin is a layer of skin covering the penis head, and its existence has the function of protecting the penis head. However, too long or too tight foreskin may affect the quality of life and health of men. Therefore, circumcision has become a common treatment. This article will introduce the necessity of male circumcision and the operation steps of male circumcision.

Necessity of male circumcision

1. Prevent the foreskin from being too long or too tight.

Too long or too tight foreskin may affect the quality of life and health of men. Too long foreskin may affect sexual life, leading to difficulty or pain in erection. Tight foreskin may lead to foreskin impaction, causing inflammation or infection.

2. Prevent foreskin inflammation

Inflammation of foreskin is one of the common problems in men, especially when the foreskin is too long or too tight. Circumcision can effectively prevent foreskin inflammation and reduce male pain and discomfort.

3. Prevent the spread of sexually transmitted diseases

Below the foreskin is an area called foreskin prolapse, which is easy to breed bacteria and viruses. If not cleaned up in time, it will lead to the breeding of bacteria and viruses, which will lead to the spread of sexually transmitted diseases. Circumcision can effectively reduce this situation.

Circumcision procedure

1. Ready

Circumcision needs to be carried out in a hospital or a professional medical institution, so an appointment is needed in advance. Physical examination and preparation should be done before operation to ensure the smooth operation.

anaesthetize

Anesthesia is needed during operation to relieve the pain during operation. There are two kinds of anesthesia methods: local anesthesia and general anesthesia, which are selected according to the specific situation of patients and the advice of doctors.

Circumcision

During the operation, the doctor will cut the foreskin with a scalpel and then cut it off. The operation time is usually about 30 minutes.

Suture a wound

It is necessary to suture the wound after the operation to promote healing. The sewing time is usually about 30 minutes.

5. Postoperative care

Need postoperative care, including rest, eating and cleaning. Sexual life and strenuous exercise should be avoided within one week after operation, so as not to affect wound healing.