Circumcision at age 10

Emelle · 11-06-2006, 03:05 AM

My son was circumcised at the age of 10. Although there was a minor problem with the removal of stitches he seemed to recover OK.

He is now nearly 12 and I am a bit worried ........... Is there a possibility that the operation could give rise to problems in achieving an erection.? Can this ever be a side effect of the operation?

GeoffB · 11-06-2006, 07:01 AM

It is very rare to have the sort of side effect you describe in a non-infant circumcision. It only happens if too much skin has been removed to allow the penis to expand without pain. It's much harder to judge how much skin to remove on an infant and some horror stories do happen with infant circumcision, perhaps most notably the sad case of Australian Shane Petersen, who suffered a lot of pain and anguish and eventually successfully sued for $360,000.
What was the reason for a circumcision at 10? If it was a tight foreskin was Betamethasone cream offered and some attempt at stretching made before proceeding with the surgery?
Best wishes,
Geoff

Emelle · 11-06-2006, 09:48 AM

No, it was for religious reasons and he made the final decision.

Your reply is comforting - I'm sure i would have noticed if he was actually suffering suffering pain. His Dad is going to have a word with him - am hoping my fears are groundless.