First few days
Expect sensitivity and swelling. Follow dressing and medicine instructions closely.
Take prescribed pain medicine
Keep area clean and dry as advised
Wear loose clothing
Circumcision Resources
Circumcision Recovery Guide
Circumcision recovery requires wound care, swelling control, hygiene and avoiding friction or sexual activity until healing is confirmed.
Patient Guide
Circumcision Recovery Guide
Circumcision recovery guide covering swelling, dressing, hygiene, activity restrictions, sexual abstinence and warning signs.
Activity restrictions
Friction, sweating and sexual activity can disturb healing if resumed too early.
Avoid cycling early
No sexual activity until cleared
Limit heavy exercise
Warning signs
Increasing redness, pus, fever, heavy bleeding or wound separation needs medical review.
Fever
Foul discharge
Heavy bleeding
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does swelling last?
Swelling usually improves gradually, but the timeline varies by patient and method.
When can I bathe?
Follow your surgeon's wound-specific bathing instructions.
When can I resume sex?
Only after your doctor confirms adequate healing.
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Care Notes
Swelling is common early
Keep follow-up visits
Avoid sex until cleared
Medical references used for this guide
This page is educational and does not replace a clinician's examination. References reviewed include NHS circumcision overview, and NHS balanitis guidance.