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Posted on:12/06/2007

Question

Hello, I'm 20 and I'm thinking about getting circumcised because when I have an erection it hurts to pull back my foreskin. My question is this: What are the possible negative effects of getting circumcised at my age? Thanks!

Answer

You can make an appointment with your regular doctor, or a urologist to discuss the process and pros/cons. There are other options for softening/stretching the foreskin.


Answered By:
Nancy Brown , Ed.S, M.A., Ph.D.


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