What needs to be prepared before undergoing adult circumcision

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Adult circumcision is a surgical choice for men who do not have circumcision in childhood. The circumcision process is done by removing the foreskin covering the head of the penis. Circumcision itself is usually done for:

Medical reasons. In adult men, circumcision is most often done when the penis foreskin is too tight, so it cannot be pulled back above the head of the penis. This is also known as phimosis.
Religious and cultural reasons. Circumcision is a common practice in the Jewish and Islamic communities, as well as in African societies (generally circumcision is performed on children).
HIV prevention. There is evidence that circumcision reduces the risk of heterosexual men getting HIV, and some countries in Africa also promote circumcision as an HIV prevention program.

To find out more about adult circumcision, let's look at the various information, below.

Risk of adult circumcision

Apart from initial swelling, bleeding and infection are the two most common problems associated with circumcision. Risks such as bleeding or infection may occur in about 1 in 50 people. Possible risks of other adult circumcision include the following:

Adult circumcision is usually a safe procedure, although there is always a risk with this procedure. The penis, prostate, other parts of the urinary tract, blood vessels, or nerves may be injured during this procedure. This can cause problems when you urinate or have sex. You may also experience swelling, pelvic pain, or numbness in your penis. In addition, you may also have an erection before the condition is completely restored, so that it can cause stitches or adhesions to tear and the surgical incision to open again.
It's possible that you have to do another operation to remove some of the skin left around the head of the penis.

Although the risk for adult circumcision is low, it is still higher than that of child circumcision.

What are some things that must be prepared before adult circumcision?

1. A week before the procedure

The things that need to be done are:

Ask family members or friends to take you home after the procedure. Don't drive yourself to the house.
Ask your doctor beforehand whether you should stop sexual intercourse.
Tell your medical history, whether you have a drug allergy, or if you have certain diseases.
Ask for advice on the rules for eating and drinking before the D-day.

2. Day procedure

The things that need to be done are:

Remember the date, day, time and location of your procedure.
Write whatever you have to bring.
If you wear contact lenses, don't wear them on the day of the procedure or surgery. Wear glasses instead.
Before surgery, you are usually given medication to make you sleepy. Tell your doctor if you or your family have problems using anesthesia in the past.
You or your immediate family will be asked to sign the consent form. Make sure all your questions are answered before signing them.

3. After the procedure

You might lie in bed and rest for a while because this procedure might be tiring. The health care provider will check to make sure there are no problems with you. Bandages are used to keep the stitch area clean and dry. The doctor will remove the bandage immediately after the procedure to check your stitches. Ask your doctor about how to treat your wound.

4. Recovery period

When you leave the hospital, you will be given advice about recovery at home, including when driving, returning to work, and having sex. Usually it takes about 10 days for your penis to heal after circumcision. For three or four days after surgery, you may experience some discomfort and swelling around the head of your penis. Call your doctor if you have increased temperature, redness, bleeding, and persistent pain in your penis. Wear loose clothing to avoid irritating your penis during recovery. You should not feel pain if you urinate, but contact your doctor immediately if you experience it.