According to a Lancet study whose results were just published yesterday, male circumcision does not prevent the transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from men to their female partners. The results do have global HIV policy implications, as this question was first debated after it was noted that prior trials in Kenya, Uganda and South Africa found foreskin removal more than halved men’s risk of infection by the human immunodeficiency virus HIV from a female partner. The study is compelling because of its randomization. Essentially, male circumcision does not reduce the risk for women who have intercourse with the HIV-infected man, even if safe sexual techniques are followed.  While men should not have circumcision as an STI control mechanism, there should be no reason why they should be refused it if there are no medical reasons for its prohibition from interested prospective patients. | LINK

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