HIV prevention

There's evidence from several trials carried out in Africa that circumcised men have a lower risk of acquiring HIV from infected women.

However, it's unclear whether male circumcision can help prevent other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) .

There have been several studies into male circumcision and the risk of other STIs, but the evidence to date has been inconclusive and conflicting.

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Medically Reviewed by a doctor on 21 Dec 2018