Does Circumcision Prevent Urinary Tract Infection?

Posted on Fri, 22 Jan 2016

Question: Hi-- My boyfriend is NOT curcumsized. Can any hidden bacteria in his forskin cause an UTI in me?

Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (37 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No risk of hidden bacteria if he maintains genital hygiene

Detailed Answer:
Hi xxxxxxxxxxxxxx,
Thanks for writing in to us.

I have read through your query in detail.
Please find my observations below.

1. There are many people who do not have circumcision done and never get a UTI.

2. If your boyfriend maintains genital hygiene then there is no risk of an UTI from any bacteria in his foreskin.

3. However if he is having balanitis or infection of the foreskin then there can be UTI transmitted during sex.

Hope your query is answered.
Please do write back if you have any doubts.

Regards,

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar