Adult Circumcision

Safe, professional circumcision care in Meadowbank, Auckland

Meadowbank Medical Centre provides foreskin health consultations and procedures in a supportive, confidential and culturally respectful environment.

Circumcision may be considered for medical, personal, cultural or religious reasons. Our team can discuss your options, assess suitability, explain the procedure clearly, and help you make an informed decision.

We aim to make the process as comfortable and straightforward as possible, with clear pre-procedure advice, safe procedural care, and practical aftercare instructions.

What is circumcision?

Circumcision is a minor surgical procedure that removes the foreskin covering the head of the penis.

It may be performed for a range of reasons, including:

• Tight foreskin, also known as phimosis

• Recurrent inflammation or infection of the foreskin or glans

• Difficulty retracting the foreskin

• Pain, splitting or scarring of the foreskin

• Hygiene concerns

• Personal, cultural or religious reasons

• Recurrent balanitis or balanoposthitis

• Some cases of foreskin-related discomfort during sex

A consultation is important so your doctor can assess the concern, discuss non-surgical options where appropriate, and explain the benefits, risks and recovery process.

Who can book a circumcision consultation?

You may wish to book if:

• You are considering circumcision for yourself above the age of 18

• You have been advised to consider circumcision by another doctor

• You have tightness, pain, cracking or scarring of the foreskin

• You experience recurrent foreskin infections or inflammation

• You have difficulty cleaning under the foreskin

• You would like a second opinion about whether circumcision is needed

• You want to understand the procedure, recovery time and expected outcome

Your circumcision consultation

Your first appointment is a consultation. This allows us to understand the reason for circumcision, assess suitability, and answer your questions before any procedure is booked.

During the consultation, your doctor may discuss:

• Your symptoms or reason for considering circumcision

• Relevant medical history

• Examination findings, where appropriate

• Whether circumcision is clinically suitable

• Alternative treatment options, such as topical creams or stretching where appropriate

• The procedure process

• Anaesthetic and pain relief

• Possible risks and complications

• Recovery and aftercare

• Time off work, sport or sexual activity

• Costs and booking requirements

We encourage you to ask questions. The decision should feel informed, considered and comfortable.

Medical reasons for circumcision

• Phimosis

  Phimosis is when the foreskin is too tight to retract comfortably. In some cases, this can cause pain, hygiene difficulties, infections, ballooning during urination, or discomfort during erections.

• Recurrent balanitis

  Balanitis is inflammation of the head of the penis. It may cause redness, swelling, irritation, discharge, discomfort or recurrent infections.

• Scarring or splitting of the foreskin

  Some men experience repeated cracking, tearing or scarring of the foreskin. This can become painful and may worsen over time.

• Recurrent foreskin infections

  If infections keep coming back despite appropriate treatment, circumcision may be one option to reduce recurrence.

• Foreskin discomfort during sex

  Tightness, tearing or pain during sexual activity can sometimes be related to foreskin problems. Your doctor can assess the cause and discuss treatment options.

Frenulectomy and foreskin concerns

Some people with foreskin discomfort may not need a full circumcision. In some cases, symptoms may relate to a short or tight frenulum, which can cause pulling, tearing or pain during erections or sex.

Your doctor can assess whether circumcision, frenulectomy, medication, or another approach is most appropriate.

When to seek medical advice

Please book an appointment if you or your child has:

• Tight foreskin

• Painful foreskin retraction

• Recurrent redness, swelling or irritation

• Pain during urination

• Ballooning of the foreskin when passing urine

• Recurrent infections

• Cracking, bleeding or scarring

• Pain during erections or sex

• Concerns about hygiene or appearance

Seek urgent medical care if the foreskin becomes stuck behind the head of the penis and cannot be returned to its normal position, or if there is severe pain, swelling, fever, or difficulty passing urine.

Book a circumcision consultation

If you are considering circumcision, the first step is to book a consultation with one of our doctors. We will assess suitability, answer your questions, explain the procedure and recovery, and discuss the next steps..