Controversies in Sexual Medicine: Male Circumcision and HIV Prevention

While three clinical trials in Africa were halted after it became evident that circumcision was beneficial in protecting against HIV, further information on the health risks and benefits of male circumcision is needed. Ethical decisions need to be made and medical recommendations developed before circumcision can be considered for HIV prevention. Vardi Y, Sadeghi-Nejad H, Pollack S, Aisuodionoe-Shadrach OI, and Sharlip ID. Controversies in sexual medicine: Male circumcision and HIV prevention J Sex Med 2007;4:838-843.