sentences:  there was no strong evidence that it reduces the rate of new HPV infection, but the procedure is associated with increased clearance of the virus by the body, which can account for the finding of reduced prevalence.Although genital warts are caused by a type of HPV, there is no statistically significant relationship between being circumcised and the presence of genital warts.Studies evaluating the effect of circumcision on the rates of other sexually transmitted infections have generally, found it to be protective.