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Written by Tony at 02 Sep 2004 19:52:13: Re: Questions - Consulting Circ.
As an answer to: Re: Questions - Consulting Circ. written by James at 31 Aug 2004 23:01:52:
I’m sorry you were misinformed and seems that you already made a decision.
Again, I repeat for your condition circumcision is not indicated. If you were in Europe the worst case could happen the doctor would have been recommended minimal surgical intervention using Hymilch method – not sure about spelling. This is not circumcision but a few a minor cuts on your foreskin so could be retracted easily. Later the cuts heal and the foreskin is able to roll back. No amputation is necessary in this case.
On the other hand circumcision amputates erogenous tissue, leaves the glans exposed to keratinization and no matter what you were told, creates an interruption in the blood flow of your genitals. The foreskin has blood vessels – you can see that pretty easy when your penis is erect, they go all the way up and down from the bottom to tip and they are pretty visible.
Now with respect to hygiene and balantitis, these are the most common myths about circumcision and I regret you believe that. Hygiene is not being achieved through organs amputation but proper washing and balantitis is a skin condition that can appear anywhere on your body; that doesn’t mean we need to amputate your finger or other parts to cure them.
Circumcision was never taken seriously by the international medical community, not even for cases as yours. Rememeber there is a different solution which is Hymilch operation for your case, but of course the pro-circers won't tell you about it.All the best.