Also my friends husband has had the same problems and his father didn't know u could pull it back it got so infected he at 9 had to have it done I could go on and on but he prays no one else lets someone choose this life for a child later to be a man by then if done would shrink and be worse. Uncircumcised: The Pros and Cons of Circumcision.
Circumcised vs. Save Pin FB More. Newborn Baby Looking Up. Parents often choose to circumcise their sons for the following reasons. Uncircumcised Becomes Mom vs.
By Jenni Singer and Janice Perrone. Comments 4. Sort by: Newest. Newest Oldest. Circumcision has many research based benefits that are clearly articulated in this article clearly, Read More. Read More. Load More Comments. Close this dialog window Add a comment. Add your comment Cancel Submit. Close this dialog window Review for. Back to story Comment on this project. Tell us what you think Thanks for adding your feedback. All rights reserved. Sutures stitches reduce the risk of bleeding and dissolve on their own a few days after surgery.
It may take a week to 10 days for a newborn's penis to heal after a circumcision. Stitches dissolve a few days after the procedure. It's important to keep a baby's penis clean. An uncircumcised newborn's foreskin won't retract pull back fully. Be gentle with the foreskin and avoid forcing it back.
This could cause pain and bleeding. A boy's foreskin may not be able to be pulled back until they are 6 or 8 years. As long as they are not having problems with inflammation or pain, there is no real need for it to retract. The Pediatric Urology department at Children's Health offers comprehensive care from prenatal to adolescence and beyond. Research , however, has found that circumcision is one of the more partially effective measures that can help prevent the transmission and infection of various sexually transmitted infections, including HIV.
In , however, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published a paper declaring male circumcision to be a partially effective risk reduction method that should be used along with other measures, such as the HPV vaccination and condoms. While this is a valid concern, families should also consider the risks of not having their child circumcised.
From my own professional experience, the medical benefits far outweigh the risks of complications. I urge parents of newborns to speak with a urologist to find out if circumcision is the right option for their baby and to better understand the benefits of this procedure. In the end, this is a family decision, and both parents have to be able to discuss the subject and come to an informed decision together. If you wish to read more about circumcision, you can check out information here , here , and here.
He lives and works in Campeche, Mexico. Circumcision is the surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis. Learn how dermatologists, dentists, urologists, and other healthcare professionals and doctors can improve a man's health.
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Passing urine while in the bath or shower may also be more comfortable. He should be able to return to school or nursery about a week after the operation. Make sure you tell the school or nursery about the operation.
The risks associated with circumcisions when carried out by qualified and experienced doctors are small. The main risk is bleeding, both during and after the operation. The surgeon will seal off any bleeding during the procedure, and the dressing applied afterwards will absorb any further bleeding.
However, seek medical advice if your child's penis continues to bleed after they return home. Page last reviewed: 20 November Next review due: 20 November Circumcision in boys. Male circumcision is the surgical removal of the foreskin. The foreskin is the roll of skin that covers the end of the penis. Why circumcision is carried out in boys Circumcision in boys may be carried out for: medical reasons — for example, as a treatment of last resort for conditions such as a tight foreskin phimosis or recurrent infection of the foreskin and head of the penis balanitis religious or cultural reasons — it's a common practice in Jewish and Islamic communities, and it's also practised by many African communities; most cultural circumcisions are carried out in young boys The information on this page focuses on circumcision in boys for medical reasons.
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