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Circumcision in adults: effect on sexual function
Temuçin Senkul1, Cüneyt IşerI, Bülent şen
1Department of Urology, GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital, Usküdar, Istanbul, Turkey.
Urology
|January 31, 2004
Summary
Adult circumcision, performed for religious or cosmetic reasons, did not negatively impact sexual function. Ejaculatory latency time significantly increased, suggesting a potential benefit rather than a complication.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Men's Health
- Sexual Medicine
Background:
- Adult circumcision is performed for various reasons, including religious and cosmetic motivations.
- Understanding the impact of adult circumcision on sexual function is crucial for patient counseling.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effects of adult circumcision on male sexual function.
- Specifically assessing changes in sexual performance and ejaculatory latency.
Main Methods:
- A study involving 42 adult males circumcised for religious or cosmetic reasons.
- Sexual function assessed using the Brief Male Sexual Function Inventory (BMSFI) and ejaculatory latency time pre- and post-circumcision.
- Data analyzed after a minimum 12-week postoperative interval.
Main Results:
- No statistically significant differences were observed in the mean BMSFI scores across all five sections.
- A statistically significant increase in mean ejaculatory latency time was noted post-circumcision (P = 0.02).
Conclusions:
- Adult circumcision, for non-medical reasons, does not adversely affect overall sexual function.
- The observed increase in ejaculatory latency time following adult circumcision may be considered an advantage.