If one wants to get circumsized, how do you go about doing that? Will insurance cover?

Question

Need information about getting circumsized, who would I need to talk to about it, will insurance cover it, etc. and any other helpful information.

Thanks

Answer 1

It will if there's medical need. A doctor would know more, and an urologist would more than likely do the surgery. It would take a month's time to heal (no sex/masturbation for then). The first two weeks can be really painful, especially during erections (and I've heard urination...).

Just make sure you research it well. It's a big decision, and it cannot be reversed once you go through it. Be aware of the risks, and balance them out with the reasons on why you're thinking of having it done.

Here's some statistics, studies, and links of interest. They really both have pros and cons. If you're cut or uncut and satisfied, you'll say that side is better. If you got cut later in life, you'll say cut because you had problems with your foreskin before. If you're cut and had something go wrong, then you'll say uncut. However, a survey at the Jackinworld masturbation site found that uncircumcised guys are a little more satisfied (by a few percentage points, not much). However, the big difference that comes in was in another survey, half of circumcised guys responded that they would have liked a say over being circumcised or not, so that may explain dropping newborn circumcision.

Here's some more information, and I'll mention the surveys and link them below.Circumcision is a traditionally Jewish and Muslim procedure, although it was introduced and encouraged to the Western, developed world as a way to stop masturbation, especially with the help of Dr. Kellogg. (see link 1) However, although scientific studies have discovered that circumcision harms masturbation by up to over 60% (2), needless to say, it doesn’t completely stop masturbation. Many circumcised guys find it more convenient to use a commercial lubricant as a result (3) since the typically moist foreskin that is like the eyelids is not present to rub the glans with (4).

Most developed nations quickly rejected circumcision after noticing its ineffectiveness against masturbation, and as a result the United States remains the last developed nation doing it to a significant percentage of newborns. (5) This was done as a result of the for-profit American health care system promoting myths about benefits of circumcision (6), such preventing penile cancer (6a, 6b), preventing HIV (6c, 6d) despite the USA being the developed nation with the highest HIV rates and circumcision rates (6e, 5), and preventing STDs (6d, 6f). As a result, circumcision is now brings in hundreds of millions of dollars to doctors and the American health system. (7)

However, circumcision has been becoming less popular as years have passed by. In the 1960s over 90% of guys were circumcised in the USA, now circumcision rates are as low as 14% in some states. (8) More and more parents are discovering that circumcision carries more risks than benefits, and realize that by leaving their sons uncircumcised, they have the choice of choosing what they’d like, since the surgery is irreversible.

Circumcision risks include the loss of sexual pleasure according to multiple studies (2, 9, 10, 11). Those studies take into effect many sensation points, including the foreskin, and they involve many participants. There have been other studies that claim no difference, but they don’t even take into effect the nerve endings on the foreskin, which as seen in one study, are some of the most sensitive points on the penis (10). One study even found an increase in erectile dysfunction rates after circumcision (10a). In another study, it was found that females ended up reaching orgasm with and preferring uncircumcised males in 9 out of 10 cases (10b). In addition, circumcision is extremely painful on newborns (12, 13, 14), and you risk many bad conditions, such as a buried penis when too much foreskin is removed and limits the size of the penis (15), or adhesions or skin bridges that develop from the head to the shaft when the skin heals after the surgery (16), meatal stenosis [occurs in up to 10% of circumcised males!] when the opening of the penis becomes irritated from too much exposure and rubbing and begins to close up (17), and meatal ulcers (18). All those risks are, of course, not including the possibility of having too much skin removed, which can cause discomfort during erections due to lack of skin to allow the penis to expand, and could consequently cause a hairy penis by pulling pubic hair and skin to the shaft. Often a circumcision scar develops around the penis after circumcision. In addition, circumcision has negative effects on breastfeeding. (18)

To conclude, here is a link that describes the anatomy of the foreskin (19) and the development of the foreskin with infants, a link especially helpful for parents (19a). Ultimately, one survey found that although uncircumcised guys are a bit more satisfied percentage-wise, it’s within the margin of error. (20) The only difference is that those unsatisfied uncircumcised guys can simply get circumcised and end up satisfied either way. In addition, in one survey it was found that up to half of circumcised guys expressed concerns on wishing to have had the choice themselves. (21) That, along with the risks and negative effects that are being seen more with the help of the Internet, may be what is bringing down circumcision rates.

Answer 2

Depends on the type of insurance coverage you have (they vary so greatly!), whether it's for medically necessary reasons (and not aesthetics)...for instance your Dr recommends it for health reasons...
You need to call your insurance carrier and find out...hey, just ask...then you will most likely need to consult with a urologist...
And just to add...some men don't NEED this done...a former husband of mine had what was called a "natural" circumcision and would have been unable to have an erection as he reached adulthood, since the skin would stretch out on it's on...circumcision would have left him with not enough skin.
Be careful in making your decision...and see a GOOD Dr...

Answer 3

It is generally not covered by insurance unless your doctor specifies a medical need for the procedure. It isn't a costly procedure even if you have to pay for it out of pocket.

Answer 4

Talk to your primary care dr. and have him refer you to an urologist. It's not a complicated procedure and it is in the best interest of health & hygeine.
Don't worry about horror stories, just, as you should always do, check out any doctor your going to see first. You'll be fine.

Answer 5

Talk to your doctor. He/she will be able to give you information about the procedure. They probably know what your insurance covers, too.

Answer 6

Don't get it done, there are more cons than pros when it comes to getting a circumcision. Personally I wish I wasn't circumcised.

Answer 7

Having it done is hygenic and necessary and will prevent dirt and sickness and diseases. Just see a doctor immediately and its a minor surgery.

Answer 8

Don't do it unless medically necessary.

Answer 9

at an older age you will need to see a nerouligist (spelling) some issues cover this, but it can be considered cosmetic.

Answer 10

Don't have it done unless it's absolutely necessary.