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Circumcision and Sexual Medicine
Sebastián A Bernaschina-Rivera1, Alexandra I López-Chaim1, José A Cordero-Pacheco2
1Ponce Health Sciences University, School of Medicine, Ponce, Puerto Rico.
Introduction:
Male circumcision is one of the most frequently performed and debated urological procedures due to its possible implications for sexual health.
Objectives:
The objective of this article is to review the literature on male circumcision and reconcile the scientific evidence to improve the quality of care, patient education, and clinician decision-making regarding the effects on sexual function of this procedure.
Methods:
A review of the published literature regarding male circumcision was performed on PubMed. The criteria for selecting resources prioritized systematic reviews and cohort studies pertinent to sexual dysfunction, with a preference for recent publications.
Results:
Despite the conflicting data reported in articles, the weight of the scientific evidence suggests there is not sufficient data to establish a direct association between male circumcision and sexual dysfunction.
Conclusion:
This review provides clinicians with an updated summary of the best available evidence on male circumcision and sexual dysfunction for evidenced-based quality of care and patient education.
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