{"id":3133,"date":"2026-01-27T16:26:08","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T16:26:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.qrolic.com\/fgaeet\/?post_type=service&#038;p=3133"},"modified":"2026-03-18T14:26:24","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T14:26:24","slug":"obstetrics-gynaecology","status":"publish","type":"service","link":"https:\/\/dev.qrolic.com\/rhu-block-theme\/services\/obstetrics-gynaecology\/","title":{"rendered":"Male Circumcision"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group about-service is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--section-padding)\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\n<p class=\"is-style-subtitles has-primary-color-color has-text-color has-link-color has-description-sm-font-size wp-elements-7f5208f10dda279835050e0a574b1763 wp-block-paragraph\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-solid fa-square-full\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>ABOUT OUR SERVICE<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-h-2-font-size\">Protect Your Health With <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-primary-color-color\">Safe Male Circumcision (SMC)<\/mark> at Reproductive Health Uganda.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Safe Male Circumcision (SMC) is a medically proven procedure that significantly reduces the risk of heterosexually acquired HIV infection in men by about <strong>60%<\/strong>. With trusted healthcare providers and a supportive environment, thousands of men across Uganda have safely undergone circumcision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1384\" height=\"1040\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.qrolic.com\/rhu-block-theme\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Ugandan-man-aged-45-receiving-guidance-from-a-healthcare-provide-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3849\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.qrolic.com\/rhu-block-theme\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Ugandan-man-aged-45-receiving-guidance-from-a-healthcare-provide-1.jpg 1384w, https:\/\/dev.qrolic.com\/rhu-block-theme\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Ugandan-man-aged-45-receiving-guidance-from-a-healthcare-provide-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.qrolic.com\/rhu-block-theme\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Ugandan-man-aged-45-receiving-guidance-from-a-healthcare-provide-1-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.qrolic.com\/rhu-block-theme\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Ugandan-man-aged-45-receiving-guidance-from-a-healthcare-provide-1-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.qrolic.com\/rhu-block-theme\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Ugandan-man-aged-45-receiving-guidance-from-a-healthcare-provide-1-1320x992.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1384px) 100vw, 1384px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group service-guidance is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--section-padding)\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group content is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Choose Male Circumcision?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group service-guidance__main has-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:rgba(232, 232, 235, 1);border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group service-guidance__item-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-bottom:30px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group service-guidance__item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-secondary-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color has-description-lg-font-size wp-elements-6cbea16a7c943b845ac0d39bc0684560\">Medically Proven Health Benefits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Male circumcision can support improved penile hygiene and reduces inflammation-related complications, reduces HIV acquisition risk by <strong>around 60%<\/strong> during heterosexual intercourse and lowers the likelihood of contracting STIs, urinary tract infections, and penile cancer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group service-guidance__item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-secondary-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color has-description-lg-font-size wp-elements-02fd1623dc18d6efd79fc0e36e292009\">Safe, confidential &amp; stigma-free environments<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Skilled health professionals who listen and respect your choices for counselling, care, HIV testing and additional services.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group image-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1384\" height=\"1040\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.qrolic.com\/rhu-block-theme\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Ugandan-man-aged-45-receiving-guidance-from-a-healthcare-provide.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3851\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.qrolic.com\/rhu-block-theme\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Ugandan-man-aged-45-receiving-guidance-from-a-healthcare-provide.jpg 1384w, https:\/\/dev.qrolic.com\/rhu-block-theme\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Ugandan-man-aged-45-receiving-guidance-from-a-healthcare-provide-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.qrolic.com\/rhu-block-theme\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Ugandan-man-aged-45-receiving-guidance-from-a-healthcare-provide-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.qrolic.com\/rhu-block-theme\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Ugandan-man-aged-45-receiving-guidance-from-a-healthcare-provide-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.qrolic.com\/rhu-block-theme\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Ugandan-man-aged-45-receiving-guidance-from-a-healthcare-provide-1320x992.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1384px) 100vw, 1384px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group service-guidance__zigzag is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group zigzag-image is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"896\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.qrolic.com\/rhu-block-theme\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/35-year-old-man-from-Uganda-smiling-at-the-camera-and-wearing-modern-casual-clothing-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3855\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.qrolic.com\/rhu-block-theme\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/35-year-old-man-from-Uganda-smiling-at-the-camera-and-wearing-modern-casual-clothing-1.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/dev.qrolic.com\/rhu-block-theme\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/35-year-old-man-from-Uganda-smiling-at-the-camera-and-wearing-modern-casual-clothing-1-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.qrolic.com\/rhu-block-theme\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/35-year-old-man-from-Uganda-smiling-at-the-camera-and-wearing-modern-casual-clothing-1-1024x573.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.qrolic.com\/rhu-block-theme\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/35-year-old-man-from-Uganda-smiling-at-the-camera-and-wearing-modern-casual-clothing-1-768x430.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.qrolic.com\/rhu-block-theme\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/35-year-old-man-from-Uganda-smiling-at-the-camera-and-wearing-modern-casual-clothing-1-1536x860.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dev.qrolic.com\/rhu-block-theme\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/35-year-old-man-from-Uganda-smiling-at-the-camera-and-wearing-modern-casual-clothing-1-1320x739.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group zigzag-content has-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:rgba(232, 232, 235, 1);border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-description-lg-font-size\"><strong>Who Can Benefit<\/strong> from Male Circumcision?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9fe611f4310875809a41fd37b7f1f56e wp-block-paragraph\">Male circumcision is ideal for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Couples wanting to reduce HPV transmission risk and protect women against cervical cancer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Men seeking to reduce HIV and STI risk<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Men aiming to improve long\u2011term genital hygiene<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Youth and adults interested in preventive healthcare<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group service-choices is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group content is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group service-choices__slider is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group service-benefits is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--section-padding);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--section-padding)\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group content is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-primary-color-color\">male circumcision<\/mark>?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-639b60070d3467e660f8e0d328da582c wp-block-paragraph\">Male circumcision is the <strong>surgical removal of the foreskin<\/strong>, the skin covering the tip of the penis. It is one of the oldest and most common surgical procedures worldwide, performed for cultural, social, and medical reasons.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group service-benefits__box-container has-primary-background-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;padding-top:30px;padding-right:29px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:29px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group service-benefits__box has-border-color has-button-text-primary-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:rgba(232, 232, 235, 1);border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:18px;border-top-right-radius:18px;border-bottom-left-radius:18px;border-bottom-right-radius:18px\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-h-6-font-size\">What are the health benefits of male circumcision?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-description-sm-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Medical research shows that male circumcision:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-description-sm-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Helps maintain <strong>better penile hygiene<\/strong> and reduces inflammation-related issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-description-sm-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Reduces the risk of <strong>heterosexually acquired HIV infection by about 60%<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-description-sm-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Lowers the risk of <strong>sexually transmitted infections, urinary tract infections, and penile cancer<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group service-benefits__box has-border-color has-button-text-primary-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:rgba(232, 232, 235, 1);border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:18px;border-top-right-radius:18px;border-bottom-left-radius:18px;border-bottom-right-radius:18px\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-h-6-font-size\">Is circumcision fully protective against HIV?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-description-sm-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">No. Circumcision provides <strong>partial protection only<\/strong>. While it significantly reduces HIV acquisition risk, a circumcised man can still get HIV. Continued use of condoms, avoiding multiple partners, and practising safer sex are essential.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group service-benefits__box has-border-color has-button-text-primary-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:rgba(232, 232, 235, 1);border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:18px;border-top-right-radius:18px;border-bottom-left-radius:18px;border-bottom-right-radius:18px\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-h-6-font-size\">Are there any risks associated with male circumcision?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-description-sm-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Like any surgical procedure, circumcision carries potential risks, though complications are generally rare when performed by trained medical professionals. Risks may include bleeding, infection, or discomfort during healing. (General surgical risk information referenced from safe male circumcision guidelines.)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group service-benefits__box has-border-color has-button-text-primary-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:rgba(232, 232, 235, 1);border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:18px;border-top-right-radius:18px;border-bottom-left-radius:18px;border-bottom-right-radius:18px\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-h-6-font-size\">Does male circumcision affect sexual function?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-description-sm-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">No. Medical guidance indicates that the foreskin does <strong>not have a functional biological role<\/strong>, and there is <strong>no biological difference<\/strong> in sexual function between circumcised and uncircumcised men.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group service-visit is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--section-padding);padding-left:0\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group content is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to expect <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-primary-color-color\">during your visit<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ea817ef6bf829ea91a1f2c49b2267ad3 wp-block-paragraph\">At Reproductive Health Uganda, we aim to provide respectful, confidential, and client-centred services. During your visit, our trained professionals ensure you receive accurate information, quality care, and appropriate support to help you make informed reproductive health decisions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group service-visit__main is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group row is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group col-lg-6 col-md-12 col-12 is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group service-visit__steps is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group service-visit__steps-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"step-number has-description-sm-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Step 01<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-secondary-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color has-text-h-6-font-size wp-elements-7ab7f3231501049657cfba977e2218b4\">Information &amp; Counseling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-description-lg-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Get clear guidance, education, and counselling on your services and what to expect.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group service-visit__steps-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"step-number has-description-sm-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Step 02<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-secondary-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color has-text-h-6-font-size wp-elements-74376cd3f10b26c9cb219f6435b3bd89\">Professional Assessment &amp; Consultation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-description-lg-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Our trained providers deliver support, screening or advice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group service-visit__steps-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"step-number has-description-sm-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Step 03<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-secondary-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color has-text-h-6-font-size wp-elements-20400393e9ed2ad93ece2154c81afd6c\">Service Provision &amp; Follow-Up Care<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-description-lg-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Services, testing and diagnostics with referrals and follow-ups for safe, continuous care.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group col-lg-6 col-md-12 col-12 is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group service-visit__image is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1384\" height=\"1040\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.qrolic.com\/rhu-block-theme\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Ugandan-health-care-provider.jpg\" alt=\"Family Planning Services\" class=\"wp-image-3828\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.qrolic.com\/rhu-block-theme\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Ugandan-health-care-provider.jpg 1384w, https:\/\/dev.qrolic.com\/rhu-block-theme\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Ugandan-health-care-provider-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.qrolic.com\/rhu-block-theme\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Ugandan-health-care-provider-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.qrolic.com\/rhu-block-theme\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Ugandan-health-care-provider-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.qrolic.com\/rhu-block-theme\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Ugandan-health-care-provider-1320x992.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1384px) 100vw, 1384px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group about-service is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-h-2-font-size\">Book Your Safe Male Circumcision Appointment Today<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choose a <strong>trusted and medically recognised<\/strong> circumcision service provider in Uganda. 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