Male circumcision (MC) has been proven to substantially reduce men's risk of a number of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). To determine the relationship between MC and the risk for STIs and associated conditions in women, the authors conducted a detailed systematic review. Their review showed that:
The reduction in risk of these STIs and cervical cancer adds to the data supporting global efforts to deploy MC as a health-promoting and lifesaving public health measure for both men and their female sexual partners.
Program implications: The authors concluded that scaling up MC beyond HIV prevention programs is warranted and should be accompanied by increased investments in efforts to raise public awareness of its protective power.