Circumcision...What about..?

Question

If there are big veins seen on penis foreskin near head during erection or when penis has contracted.....Circumcision will result in their chopping off.. Dont you think so? What do you think will be the consequences?

Answer 1

Mainly the consequences would be a huge loss of sensitivity, the veins and skin along with many nerve endings would be chopped off.
Circumcised guys have over 50% less sensitivity on the head because it dries out and just is not as sensitive.

Answer 2

There are often significant blood vessels in the prepuse (foreskin) but these have no involvement in the erectile process. During a circumcision these can bleed heavily but a surgeon will easily control this if it happens (don't use a religeous circumciser as they won't be able to sort this and complications could result)

If medically required circumcision is a reasonably simple procedure and the risks are low (mostly to do with the anesthetic) and healing is rapid (a few days pain). It does, it has been proven, also reduce the risk of HIV infection but only if the guy does not use a condom already. Claims about hygine are crap though. With or without a foreskin a guy can be dirty or can wash properly. Sex after circumcision is better for the girl but the penis is deadened a bit and the male will miss some of the sensations he would otherwise have had.

One last thing, look on the web at the pictures of penises accidentally cut off or mutilated during circumcision. Though the risk is low the impact of such would be horrendus and it has to be said uncut men don't have this risk.

Answer 3

If the veins are actually IN the foreskin, then yes, a circumcision that involves removing that portion of the foreskin would involve cutting those veins.

With regard to the consequences, as long as the doctor performing the circumcision (this sounds like it is for an adult, not a baby, so a doctor should be the one to perform the procedure) is aware of the issue, then there should be no problem--the veins (or arteries, if that is what they are) will be properly clamped off or cauterized during the procedure. Any urologist would be well aware of issues like this, but definitely mention it to him/her if it is of concern to you.

Answer 4

yes they are chopped off.
Blood Vessels Several feet of blood vessels, including the frenular artery and branches of the dorsal artery, are removed in circumcision. The loss of this rich vascularization interrupts normal blood flow to the shaft and glans of the penis, damaging the natural function of the penis and altering its development.
There is no known method of restoring arteries and vessels that were removed during circumcision. However, many restoring men have noticed that the new skin is more richly vascularized than the older skin of their penis. We have no medical explanation for this phenomenon.

[Sources: 1. H. C. Bazett et al., "Depth, Distribution and Probable Identification in the Prepuce of Sensory End-Organs Concerned in Sensations of Temperature and Touch; Thermometric Conductivity," Archives of Neurology and Psychiatry 27 (1932): 489-517. 2. Netter, F.H., "Atlas of Human Anatomy," Second Edition (Novartis, 1997): plates 238, 239.]

Answer 5

What consequences?

"Chopping off" those veins, as you say, has as the only consequences "chopping off" those veins.

Not any other consequence.



Now some info on circumcision, keep reading...


CIRCUMCISION IS VERY BENEFICIAL, its cleaner and several research bodies have concluded that circumcised men have less risk of contracting STD's such as AIDS-HIV or herpes.

Uncircumcised penises are difficult to keep clean, and more prone to infections and penile cancer, studies have shown.
A circumcised penis is naturally clean and virtually free from urinary infection. You will not have to worry again with careful washing of your penis.

Is it NOT true that the AAP (American Academy of Paediatrics) does not recommend circumcision. They simply say they leave the decision to parents. But recently, and specially after the recent studies by the US National Institutes of Health, the AAP has been discussing if it may be necessary to change their policy and recommend circumcision to all newborns as they used to do, so in the future we may see that the AAP advocates again circumcision.
Have a look at: http://www.baby-health.net/articles/381.html

About STD's:

As I said, several studies carried out by prestigious research bodies have concluded that uncircumcised penises are more prone to infections and contraction of STD's, including AIDS-HIV. Circumcised men have been proved to be up to seven times less likely to be infected than those who are uncircumcised. Have a look at this site: http://www.torontodailynews.com/index.php/HealthNews/2006121404Circumcision

As for women, studies also show that circumcision also protects female partners from AIDS-HIV and other STD's. Browse this article: http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/Press_releases/2006/02_08_06.html

About sensitivity of a circumcised penis:

No medical or physiological study has proved that circumcision reduces sensitivity, opposed to common belief. It is completely FALSE that circumcision reduces penis sensitivity. The American Academy of Paediatrics (AAP) confirms this on their web site; have a look at: http://www.aap.org/pubed/zzzjzmemh4c.htm

Circumcision is an easy and nowadays *painless* procedure, which has many benefits, and virtually no risks.
Circumcision is NOT an amputation. Circumcision is NOT comparable at all to female circumcision, which is something completely different.

Circumcision rates are INCREASING nowadays, both in the United States and overseas. Many African and South American countries with little circumcision tradition are starting to promote the procedure to help to reduce the AIDS-HIV infection rates.

Finally, this site has a lot of useful and *unbiased* information. Make sure you have a good look: http://www.circinfo.net

Answer 6

That area is very vascular, I don't think circumcision would bring the possibility of any of that tissue not having adequate blood flow.

Answer 7

Normally none. Circumcision is the surgically removal of the skin surrounding the head of the penis, we all know this. there are no veins in the foreskin, the veins are secured around the shaft, no problems should occur with this procedure, and if there are any cause for concern the doc will know.

Answer 8

Collateral circulation is so profuse that circumcision will not harm.

Answer 9

But the big veins on your foreskin doesnt have to do with your erection? probably the one that are actually in your penis. If it's chopped off, the status of your erection remains, well better :D

Answer 10

then don't think about doing it