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Is circumcision ever performed for medical reasons? are circumcisions ever performed out of necessity for medical reasons?
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Circumcision: Adult circumcision is usually performed for the medical conditions phimosis and/or balanitis. There are numerous genuine medical reasons to perform adult circumcision. So, in short, yes it is usually covered.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Circumcision: Yes. Most commonly for phimosis or recurring fungal infection involving the foreskin.
Answered 10/4/2016
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