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Mr Steve Garnett, Consultant Urologist, discusses circumcision and how it can treat phimosis (3 videos)
Video transcript

What is circumcision?

So, circumcision is an operation to remove the foreskin or the end of the foreskin that's covering the end of the penis. And that's usually done for men who are having problems with the foreskin.

What is phimosis?

So, phimosis is the most common reason that men have a circumcision. And phimosis is simply tightening or narrowing of the foreskin.

What causes phimosis?

Phimosis is generally caused by a condition called lichen sclerosis. And in its most extreme form, this has got a long Latin name called BXO. But essentially, it's scarring or tightening of the foreskin.

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