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Circumcised And Hiv Risk
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Articles
New York Times Examines Concept of Circumcision to Reduce HIV Risk in U.S.Even as recent clinical trials have shown that circumcision can reduce men's risk of contracting HIV and some groups have endorsed the procedure, the "difficult part [is] how to sell the idea," particularly to men in the U.S., the New York Times ... Read more »
Male Circumcision and Risk for HIV Transmission and Other Health Conditions: Implications for the United StatesWhat is Male Circumcision? Male Circumcision and Risk for HIV Transmission Male Circumcision and Other Health Conditions Risks Associated With Male Circumcision Effects of Male Circumcision on Penile Sensation and Sexual Function HIV Infection... Read more »
The Effectiveness of Male Circumcision for HIV Prevention and Effects on Risk Behaviors in a Posttrial Follow-Up StudyThree randomized trials have demonstrated the efficacy of male circumcision for HIV prevention over two years, the authors wrote, "but the longer-term effectiveness of male circumcision is unknown." In Rakai, the researchers conducted a randomized... Read more »
Ask the Experts
not circumcised men and hiv riskDear Dr,You have mentioned in many cases that not circumcised men are at higer risk of transmission for HIV, How do u judge this risk in case of unprotected oral sex / handjob if the partner is hiv infected. Highly appriciate your effort in this...
Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W
Columbia University's Health & Related Services
The risk doesn't change because:1) HIV is not known to be transmitted through contact with saliva, even if saliva comes into contact with the genitals, mucous membranes, or bloodstream.2) HIV is also not known to be transmitted through a...
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MALE CIRCUMCISION (HIV + MALE CIRCUMCISION)Hey Dr. Bob,Does circumcision of HIV+ guys reduce their risk of transmitting HIV to their female partners?Thanks...Hanging Chad...
Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.
The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation
Hello,So far there has been only a single randomized controlled study looking at the safety and efficacy of male circumcision in HIV-positive men. This study was never completed, because the data safety and monitoring board recommended the trial be...
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circumcision (CIRCUMCISION)Hello Doc,Is it true that an uncircumcized male is at more risk for HIV? If so, why is that?tks...
Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.
The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation
Hello,Before considering cutting off the business end of your meat thermometer, let's discuss this "to circ or not to circ" question!Here's what we know so far. Epidemiological studies suggest rates of HIV infection are lower in...
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Oral risk and circumcisionDear Doctor,I enjoy your column as it gives some respite for me while im freaking out.I recently visited a sex worker in SE Asia - there was no vaginal, anal or given oral sex however she performed oral sex on me without a condom. I could not see...
Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W
Columbia University's Health & Related Services
There is no evidence that people get infected through receiving oral sex, period. So it is quite unlikely, circumcised or not, that you would be infected with HIV when receiving oral sex from an infected person. See...
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Male Circumcision Lowers Risk For HIV
Posted by spiderman
http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/health_medical/article1217831.eceMale circumcision 'lowers risk of HIV infection by 60%' By Jeremy Laurance, Health Editor Published: 09 August 2006 It used to be called the unkindest cut. But now the head of the one of... Read more » HIV and Circumcision
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
According to a study reported in today's Toronto Globe and Mail, an Australian team has reported findings that circumcised males are 2 to 8 times LESS likely to contract HIV through the penis. This new research postulates that the foreskin is the...
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CIRCUMCISION?
Posted by DUDE
Foreskin Cells May Assist HIV TransmissionNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Over 40 studies have found that males who are circumcised have a lower risk of becoming infected with HIV from an infected sexual partner than uncircumcised men. In a report in the... Read more » DUDE'S NEWS -CIRCUMCISION DOES MATTER
Posted by DUDE
Friday June 9 7:44 PM ET Foreskin Cells May Assist HIV Transmission NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Over 40 studies have found that males who are circumcised have a lower risk of becoming infected with HIV from an infected sexual partner than uncircumcised... Read more »
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