Circumcision for medical reason other than phimosis?

Anybody circumcised here for a medical reason other than phimosis?

Mine was due to a combination of balanitis and hygiene reasons, though those were played up to at least some extent because I wanted circumcised and needed insurance to cover it. I did have phimosis as a kid but being both scared of surgery at the time and not having actually understood what the results would be, I forcibly retracted my foreskin to avoid it.

More than 20 years of suffering recurrent thrush that often progressed to balanitis and UTIs. Fungal creams lost their efficacy and ended up making it worse, topical steroid cream shortened recovery by one day. Was more than pleased to accept the offer of a medical circumcision and move on with my life.

I am never circumcised and will never ever

Circumcision is always recommended for balanitis and posthitis, even when these conditions do not reoccur. Preputial adhesions, if not resolved before a certain age or if they develop later in life, also often requires circumcision. A “redundant prepuce,” a condition in which the foreskin is abnormally long, often necessitates its removal to facilitate normal physiological functions, such as voiding.

Yes, at age 7, due to balanitis caused by an allergy, which caused inflammation.

What about no medical reason? I got snipped at 8 for solely cosmetic reasons.

Mom felt circumcision looked nicer then the elephant trunk I had and well it would be less of a hassle during bath time if i well didn't have a foreskin to worry about.

Mom felt circumcision looked nicer

She told you this?

Mom felt circumcision looked nicer then the elephant trunk I had

Wow! How did you feel about this? I would have hit the roof lol. I was annoyed enough when I was told I was going to get it done, and that was after a long period of problems and doctors visits. I can't imagine being told I was being taken just to make it look nicer.

@Testy_Paul_a Indeed. Even though I think my mother appreciated the cleaner aspect I don’t think she would have it done without a medical reason.

Diabetic males are at a higher risk of developing balanitis and posthitis because high blood sugar creates an ideal environment for bacterial and fungal infections under the prepuce. For this reason, and to prevent further complications such as phimosis, complete surgical removal of the prepuce is often essential. Additionally, the patient's genitalia should be examined frequently to allow for early detection of infections, irritation, or any structural changes.

I had an undescended testicle when I was a kid so while I was operated on they did a circumcision

In the past, boys undergoing tonsillectomies were often also circumcised.

For many decades, from after World War I until the mid-1970s, the UK ran child migration programs in which children were sent to the colonies, mostly Australia, but also Canada. Some were orphans, but others were told they were, while indeed they had been voluntarily given up by families often living in extreme poverty. Boys selected for the program often did not suspect that their tonsils and foreskins would be surgically removed before they were allowed to board the ships.

Diabetic males are at a higher risk of developing balanitis and posthitis because high blood sugar creates an ideal environment for bacterial and fungal infections under the prepuce. For this reason, and to prevent further complications such as phimosis, complete surgical removal of the prepuce is often essential. Additionally, the patient's genitalia should be examined frequently to allow for early detection of infections, irritation, or any structural changes.

I have been diabetic since the age of 5 and have never had any issues. Good hygiene; as for anyone; and keeping control of blood sugar levels, will prevent any build-up of infections like balanitis. Diabetes, without any other complications, is not a reason to mutilate male genitals. I know that at my 2 monthly exams with my gp for my early puberty the gp repeatedly retracted my foreskin, so could have been checking for any infections, but never had any suggestion that my foreskin needed removing to prevent an issue that could be treated if it happened.

@jz724 Was there any issue that suggested circumcising you?

@jacana no I didn't have any issues, just seemed that might as well do a circumcision as they were already down there lol

@jz724 Interesting. May I inquire, if it's not indiscreet, if you're from a culture where circumcising boys is the custom?

@jacana yes im filipino so its tradition/rite of passage to be circumcised

@jz724 It then totally makes sense to do the two operations at the same time. I had them separately.

@jacana yes im pretty happy with the results

It’s certainly true and well documented that diabetes can increase the risk of thrush. This in turn can rapidly develop into balanitis.

Being similar to athlete’s foot, the standard treatment for thrush is topical antifungal cream. However, this isn’t a cure. Preventing thrush in the place is best achieved by keeping the area as dry as possible although anyone with a foreskin knows how difficult and uncomfortable this can be.

Therefore, in persistent recurrent cases and as a last resort, a circumcision is a perfectly justified and effective cure