Medical Male Circumcision

• Reduces the chances of men getting infected by the HIV by 60%
• Reduces the transference of the Herpes type 2 virus
• Reduces the chances of cancer of the cervix in women
• Your penis is odour free and feels cleaner

MMC is FREE and can be confidential

MMC is safe and a little uncomfortable in EXPERIENCED hands

What do you have to do?

• Go to your nearest Clinic for help and support
• The Clinic staff will prepare you for MMC with screening for diabetes, hypertension, TB, HIV.

What do I do to recover quickly after MMC?

• Avoid heavy work or exercise after MMC to allow the wound to heal.
• Take good care of your wound
• Clean the penis twice a day with salt water
• Keep the penis clean and dry
• Do not pull or scratch the penis while it is healing.
• It is important to go back to the Clinic on the given date – usually within 1-5 days.
• Avoid sexual activity – even with a condom- as well as masturbation for at least 6 weeks after your surgery.

Return to the Clinic if:

• There is bleeding that does not want to stop
• Severe pain- especially in your lower abdomen
• Difficulty in urinating
• Lots of swelling around your penis
• Discharge from the wound

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