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I don't wish to stir up a lot of controversy but rather to get info and opinion on circumcision. My friend just had a baby and wasn't sure whether to have this procedure performed. She's asking male friends their view.
She doesn't nor do I like the idea of inflicting pain on a child. I've read this operation takes 10-20 minutes and is hard on the infant. However, I've also read that an intact foreskin is hard to clean for a child, there can be cheesy discharge that hardens under the head and that the foreskin can crack or tighten as an adult needing the procedure. I don't know if any of this talk of preventing STDs, AIDS or cancer is true either.
I'm just hoping I can go back to my friend with a better idea of what I feel about it after hearing from people hear especially parents who did and didn't have it done and whether they would do it again based on what their experience was.
As a female with no children, I can't give any personal experiences on the matter, but I have done some research on it so I'd like to pass on some information I have found.
Circumcision is a highly debated topic and you're likely to get strong opinions from both side of the fence. Some studies have indicated that circumcised males are less likely to develop UTIs, penile cancer, STIs, and HIV. Some studies even indicate a 60% decrease in HIV transmission in circumcised males compared to uncircumcised males.
Circumcision can increase the risk of meatitis (inflammation of the opening of the penis), and the risks that come with having any kind of surgical procedure are included. Also, the American Academy of Pediatrics state that "there is no absolute medical indication for routine circumcision of the newborn."
Of course, all of these things are debatable, including any studies conducted. The best thing your friends can do is conduct as much research as possible on the issue, consider the pros and cons, and make a decision together.
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Thank You. Appreciated your insight.
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