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Penis enlargement surgery can involve various procedures, all of which aim to increase the length or girth of the penis. In most cases, people have the surgery for cosmetic reasons. Although penis enlargement surgery may work in some cases, there is no guarantee that it will be effective, and the p...

enile melanosis is a rare condition that causes discolored areas of skin on the head and shaft of the penis. These patches are dark brown and may be slightly or significantly darker than the surrounding skin on the penis. Penile melanosis does not cause any other symptoms. The condition is not inf...

The penis is a male organ with functions that include reproduction and urination. As with any body part, no two people have the same penis. The penis has two main features. The body, or shaft, connects the penis to the abdomen. At the opposite end of the shaft is the glans, or head. This article l...

WHO And UNAIDS Recommend Male Circumcision As A Step Towards HIV Prevention n response to the urgent need to reduce the number of new HIV infections globally, WHO and the UNAIDS Secretariat convened an international expert consultation to determine whether male circumcision should be recommended fo...

The decreased risk of HIV infection in circumcised men cannot be explained by a reduction in sores from conditions such as herpes, according to research published in PLoS Medicine. In further analyses of data from 2 clinical trials including more than 5,000 men in rural Uganda, which had shown that...

Vasectomy was associated with a small increased risk of prostate cancer, and a stronger risk for advanced or lethal prostate cancer according to a new study from Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH). The researchers found that the association remained even among men who received regular PSA screen...

Male circumcision, HIV treatment can significantly reduce new infections in African menResearchers confirm in real-world settings that these combined prevention strategies work Increasing the number of men who undergo circumcision and increasing the rates at which women with HIV are given antiretro...

Circumcision Doesn't Reduce Sexual Satisfaction And Performance, Says Study Of 4,500 Men More than 98 per cent of men who are circumcised can enjoy the same levels of sexual satisfaction and performance as men who are not, according to a study of nearly 4,500 males published in the January issue of...

Low rate of adverse events associated with male circumcision during first year of life, study finds A low rate of adverse events (AEs) was associated with male circumcision (MC) when the procedure was performed during the first year of life, but the risk was 10 to 20 times higher when boys were cir...

Circumcision could prevent prostate cancer ... if it’s performed after age 35, study shows Researchers at the University of Montreal and the INRS-Institut-Armand-Frappier have shown that men circumcised after the age of 35 were 45% less at risk of later developing prostate cancer than uncircumcised...

The most common medical procedure in the US is infant male circumcision. The long-term-health impact of neo-natal circumcision has received little study while the consequences of circumcision on sexual function in the adult male have received even less attention. A recent study by M. Sorrels and co...

Three recent African trials support male circumcision for reducing the risk of contracting HIV in heterosexual men. After including new data from these trials in their review, Cochrane Researchers have changed their previous conclusions that there was insufficient evidence to recommend circumcision ...

Few data are available concerning the consequences of neonatal circumcision on penile sensitivity in adults. New research reported in The Journal of Urology® indicates that there are no differences in penile sensitivity for a variety of stimulus types and penile sites between circumcised and intact ...

A false-positive HIV test occurs when a test incorrectly indicates that a person has contracted the virus. Receiving a false positive can inspire conflicting feelings. People may wonder what they can or should do next. In this article, we suggest some next steps for people who have had false-positi...

Does size matter? A new finding shows evidence of a link between the relative length of a man’s index and ring fingers and a way to predict the length of his penis. Asian scientists have found that the ratio between the second and fourth digits on a man’s right hand seemed to correlate to the length...

Penile cancer is a type of cancer that affects the penis and other male genitalia. It is rare and often easy to treat with an early diagnosis. Read on to learn more about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of penile cancer.What is penile cancer?For men, penile cancer accounts for less than 1 perce...

Penile melanosis is a rare condition that causes discolored areas of skin on the head and shaft of the penis. These patches are dark brown and may be slightly or significantly darker than the surrounding skin on the penis. Penile melanosis does not cause any other symptoms. The condition is not in...

Black spots on the scrotum may be concerning, but many of the most common causes are benign. They may require no treatment or a simple fix. A range of conditions can cause these black spots. Obtain a professional diagnosis to ensure appropriate treatment. In this article, we explore the conditions...

Micropenis refers to an abnormally small penis. Micropenis is rare and hormonal or genetic issues are most often the cause. Doctors will usually diagnose and treat the condition at birth. In this article, we look at the definition of micropenis, the symptoms and causes, and the ways a smaller-than-...

Varicoceles are similar to varicose veins, but they occur around the testicles rather than the legs. They do not usually cause any serious problems, but they can impact male fertility. They happen when certain veins in the scrotum become enlarged, due to a malfunction in some of the valves involved...

Sexually transmitted diseases, or sexually transmitted infections (STIs), usually pass from one person to another through sexual contact. Most are fairly common, and effective treatment is available, especially in the early stages. Some STIs are benign, but others can lead to severe complicatio...

Male discharge is any fluid that comes from the urethra other than urine. The urethra is a narrow tube that carries urine from the bladder and semen from the ejaculatory ducts. These fluids travel along the urethra before exiting the body at the urethral opening in the tip of the penis. Some types...

Sometimes a man’s penis can turn a purple-red color. Mostly, this color change is benign. The penis may become purple whenever there is increased blood flow to the blood vessels and glands within it. This often happens when a man experiences arousal. However, when the color change is abnormal, unex...

Balanitis is an inflammation of the glans, or the head, of the penis, due to infection or another cause. Balanitis can be uncomfortable and sometimes painful, but it is not usually serious. It can be relieved with topical medication. It is a common condition, affecting approximately 1 in every 25 b...

Pearly penile papules are small pink-white growths that develop around the head of the penis. Any male can develop pearly penile papules, but they are not considered harmful. This article will discuss what pearly penile papules are, how to identify them, and whether they can be removed or prevented...

A urinary tract infection (UTI) can cause a variety of symptoms, including temporary urinary incontinence. UTIs are very common. According to the Urology Care Foundation, around 60% of females and 12% of males experience at least one UTI in their lifetimes. A UTI can develop when bacteria enter th...

Sometimes a man’s penis can turn a purple-red color. Mostly, this color change is benign. The penis may become purple whenever there is increased blood flow to the blood vessels and glands within it. This often happens when a man experiences arousal. However, when the color change is abnormal, unex...

In most cases, seeing veins beneath the skin of the penis is perfectly normal and does not require medical attention. Several factors influence vein visibility, including: genetics age frequency and intensity of physical activity cardiovascular health underlying medical conditions In this article...

A tight foreskin naturally occurs in babies and young children, and it can occasionally persist into adulthood. Although a tight foreskin does not always lead to serious medical complications, it may cause symptoms such as redness, pain, and inflammation. Symptoms like these can interfere with norm...

Peeling skin on the penis often occurs as a result of friction, chafing, or an allergic reaction, but other possible causes include infections and skin conditions. Skin peeling may be the only symptom that a person experiences, or they may also have itching, burning, or redness. Most cases of peni...

Male circumcision benefits are greater than the risks, says the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) after carrying out a comprehensive review of available scientific evidence. However, the Academy emphasizes that it does not consider the benefits are enough to advise parents to have their newborn m...

Circumcision is an operation to remove a male’s foreskin. It is one of the oldest and most common surgical procedures. A male may undergo this procedure for religious, social, medical, or cultural reasons. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) encourage male circumcision on the basis...

Phimosis describes a condition in which the foreskin is too tight to be pulled back over the head or glans of the penis. Most uncircumcised babies and toddlers will have phimosis, meaning the foreskin cannot be retracted. This is because the glans and the foreskin remain connected for the first few...

In most cases, seeing veins beneath the skin of the penis is perfectly normal and does not require medical attention. Several factors influence vein visibility, including: genetics age frequency and intensity of physical activity cardiovascular health underlying medical conditions In this article...

Abstract Male circumcision is a controversial subject in surgical practice. There are, however, clear surgical indications of this procedure. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends newborn male circumcision for its preventive and public health benefits that has been shown to outweigh t...

Circumcision is a surgical procedure that removes the foreskin of the penis. In an uncircumcised penis, the foreskin remains. The main differences include appearance and hygiene practices. People may have a circumcision for many different reasons, including: religious reasons, such as if a person ...

Several problems can arise in people who have an uncircumcised penis. However, it is possible to avoid most of these issues by practicing good hygiene and safe sex. The foreskin is a thin layer of skin covering the head of the penis. Circumcision is a surgical procedure to remove the foreskin. Some...

Understanding partial protection and HIV risk and behavior following voluntary medical male circumcision rollout in Kenya bstract In the midst of scaling up voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) in Kenya, there is concern that men do not adequately understand that circumcision provides only p...

Abstract Circumcision is possibly the most frequently performed elective surgical procedure in men. It can simply be described as the excision of the preputium. There have been several studies about the association between circumcision and urinary tract infections (UTI). Many studies have demonstra...

Most circumcised men have no recollection of the procedure that claimed their foreskins. A human brain retains little, if any, of what its owner experiences during infancy, when the vast majority of circumcisions occur. But there are some men who not only remember their circumcisions, they booked th...

Brian J Morris, Sean E Kennedy, Alex D Wodak, Adrian Mindel, David Golovsky, Leslie Schrieber, Eugenie R Lumbers, David J Handelsman, and John B ZieglerAuthor informationArticle notesCopyright and License informationDisclaimerThis article has been cited by other articles in PMC.Go to: Abstract AIM...

Medically reviewed by Karen Gill, M.D. on July 10, 2019 — Written by Beth Sissons www.medicalnewstoday.com Circumcision is a surgical procedure that removes the foreskin of the penis. In an uncircumcised penis, the foreskin remains. The main differences include appearance and hygiene practices. P...