What are the disadvantages of circumcision?
John Castro
Updated on April 27, 2026
Circumcision Risks
- Pain.
- Risk of bleeding and infection at the site of the circumcision.
- Irritation of the glans.
- Higher chance of meatitis (inflammation of the opening of the penis)
- Risk of injury to the penis.
Are there negative effects of circumcision?
The most common complications associated with circumcision are bleeding and infection. Side effects related to anesthesia are possible as well. Rarely, circumcision might result in foreskin problems.What are the disadvantages of being uncircumcised?
However, in some cases, it might cause:
- pain and tenderness around the tip of the penis.
- swelling of the penis.
- bleeding.
- scarring around the penis tip.
- difficulty controlling urination.
- infections.