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Circumcision Discharge Instructions, Adult Male


About this topic


Circumcision is the removal of the foreskin. The foreskin covers the tip of the penis. The doctor may order a circumcision to treat a health problem. Having a circumcision may lower the chance of getting HIV/AIDs from sex between a man and a woman. Other reasons may be your religion, culture, and personal feelings. You may be at lower risk of having: ‚  
  • Urinary tract infection (UTI)
  • Infection, irritation, and swelling of the penis and foreskin
  • Pain with hard penis (erection) or sex
  • Tightening of the foreskin of the penis (phimosis)
  • Problem retracting foreskin
  • Cancer of the penis
  • Genital warts
  • Sexually-transmitted diseases (STDs)

What care is needed at home?


  • Ask your doctor what you need to do when you go home. Make sure you ask questions if you do not understand what the doctor says you need to do.
  • Wear tight-fitting underwear for a few days to keep the dressing in place.
  • Talk to your doctor about how to care for your cut site. Ask your doctor about:
    • When you should change your bandages
    • When you may take a bath or shower
    • If you need to be careful with lifting things over 10 pounds
    • When you may go back to your normal activities like work or driving
  • Be sure to wash your hands before touching your wound or dressing.
  • Do not masturbate or have sex for 4 to 6 weeks.

What follow-up care is needed?


The doctor may ask you to make visits to the office to check on your progress. Be sure to keep your visits. ‚  

What drugs may be needed?


The doctor may order drugs to: ‚  
  • Help with pain
  • Prevent infection
  • Keep you from having an erection while healing

Will physical activity be limited?


Stay away from activities, like riding a bike or any other straddling activities, which may get in the way of healing for 5 to 10 days. Talk with your doctor about the right amount of activity for you. ‚  

What problems could happen?


  • Bleeding
  • Infection
  • Pain
  • Swelling or redness around the penis
  • Numbness of the penis
  • Very bad bruising
  • Injury to the penis, prostate, blood vessels, or nerves
  • Narrowing of the urethra
  • Penis bends downward (chordee)
  • Penile shaft is buried below the surface of the pubic skin
  • Less pleasure during sex
  • Too little or too much skin is removed (you are not happy with the surgery)

When do I need to call the doctor?


  • Signs of infection such as a fever of 100.4 ‚ °F (38 ‚ °C) or higher, chills, very bad sore throat, ear or sinus pain, cough, more sputum or change in color of sputum, pain with passing urine, mouth sores, or wound that will not heal.
  • Signs of wound infection such as swelling, redness, warmth around the wound; too much pain when touched; yellowish, greenish, or bloody discharge; foul smell coming from the cut site; cut site opens up.
  • You cannot pass urine or your urine becomes red, cloudy, or bad smelling
  • Health problem is not better or you are feeling worse

Teach Back: Helping You Understand


The Teach Back Method helps you understand the information we are giving you. The idea is simple. After talking with the staff, tell them in your own words what you were just told. This helps to make sure the staff has covered each thing clearly. It also helps to explain things that may have been a bit confusing. Before going home, make sure you are able to do these: ‚  
  • I can tell you about my procedure.
  • I can tell you how to care for my cut site.
  • I can tell you what I will do if I have a fever; chills; or swelling, redness, or drainage from my wound.

Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer


This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from your health care provider. This is only a brief summary of general information. It does NOT include all information about conditions, illnesses, injuries, tests, procedures, treatments, therapies, discharge instructions or life-style choices that may apply to you. You must talk with your health care provider for complete information about your health and treatment options. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to accept your health care providers advice, instructions or recommendations. Only your health care provider has the knowledge and training to provide advice that is right for you. ‚  

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