Toronto Safe Circumcision Clinic

Circumcision is the surgical removal of the removal of the foreskin, the fold of skin that covers the head of the penis.

The benefits of male circumcision include a reduced risk of urinary tract infections in childhood, a reduced risk of ulcerative sexually transmitted diseases in adulthood, protection against penile cancer, a reduced risk of cervical cancer in female sex partners, and prevention of balanitis ( inflammation of the glands), posthitis (inflammation of the foreskin) and paraphimosis (inability to return the retracted foreskin to its original location).Call us today and schedule an appointment

Normally, a local anesthetic is given by injection through the skin near the base of the penis. During a circumcision, the foreskin is removed from the head of the penis (glans). Even though the person having the procedure will be awake, there will be no pain while it is being done. After the procedure, some discomfort is expected when the local anesthetic wears off. There are pain-killers that relieve any pain or discomfort.
For newborn babies, circumcision is easier and faster that it is with adolescents and adults. The healing period is much shorter for newborns and infants.

Circumcision may provide the following benefits;

. Make it easier to keep the penis clean
. Reduce the risk of urinary tract infections especially in childhood

prevents:
- Inflammation of the glans (balanitis) and the foreskin (posthitis)
- The potential for scar tissue on the foreskin, which may also lead to phimosis (inability to retract the foreskin)
- Paraphimosis (swelling of the retracted foreskin resulting in inability to return the foreskin to its normal position)
- Provide a reduced risk of HIV, penile cancer, cancer of the cervix in female sex partners and some sexually transmitted infections (STIs), especially ulcerative disease such as chancroid and syphilis

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There are risks associated with circumcision. However, they are rare when performed in a well-equipped clinic by a well-qualified doctor with specialized training and experience in circumcision. These risks include:

- Pain
- Bleeding
- Hematoma (formation of a clot under the skin)
- Infection at the site of circumcision
- Increased sensitivity of the glans penis for the first few months after procedure
- Irritation of the glands
- Meatitis ( inflammation of the opening of the urethra)
- Injury to the penis
- Adverse reaction to the anesthetic used during the circumcision

These complications are rare when circumcision is performed by well trained, adequately equipped, experienced health care personnel, and are easily and rapidly resolved