Circumcision is mostly performed on babies for family, religious or cultural reasons. When considering circumcision for your baby, you need to be aware of the possible risks and benefits. You should also be aware that the rights of parents to give consent to a circumcision for their child are disputed.
Some men resent that they were circumcised as children. They resent being deprived of the ability to make the decision for themselves as adults. For more information, see Circumcision: A parents' guide to routine circumcision of male infants and boys. For more information see Guidelines for male circumcision in the Victorian public hospital system. If you are considering circumcision for yourself or your son, you need to discuss a range of issues with your doctor or surgeon including:.
Circumcision may be performed in the first few days after birth under local anaesthetic or after six months of age under general anaesthetic. Parents and their doctor should make sure that the person performing the circumcision is experienced and competent, uses appropriate anaesthetic and has the skills to deal with any potential complications.
There are different methods of circumcision. Either local or general anaesthesia should always be used. The plastibell procedure involves numbing the area with local anaesthetic creams or injection. A bell-shaped instrument is inserted under the foreskin to separate it from the penis.
The foreskin is then removed using scissors or a scalpel. Alternatively, circumcision can be performed as a formal surgical procedure, using dissolving sutures or tissue glue. Do not try to pull back the foreskin before it is ready, as this may damage the delicate tissues and cause scarring.
Whether you're planning to have your son circumcised or you're pursuing circumcision for yourself, you'll likely need to provide written consent for the procedure. For newborn circumcision, your son will lie on his back with his arms and legs restrained. After the penis and surrounding area are cleansed, an anesthetic will be injected into the base of the penis or applied to the penis as a cream.
A special clamp or plastic ring will be attached to the penis, and the foreskin will be removed. Afterward, the penis will be covered with an ointment, such as a topical antibiotic or petroleum jelly, and wrapped loosely with gauze. The procedure generally takes about 10 minutes. Circumcision is similar for older boys and adults. However, the procedure might need to be done under general anesthesia, recovery might take longer and the risk of complications might be greater when done later in life.
It usually takes seven to 10 days for the penis to heal. The tip of the penis is likely to be sore at first, and the penis might look red, swollen or bruised. You might notice a small amount of yellow fluid on the tip of the penis as well. If your newborn is fussy as the anesthetic wears off, hold him gently — being careful to avoid putting pressure on the penis. It's OK to wash the penis as it heals. For newborns, change the bandage with each diaper change, and apply a dab of petroleum jelly to the tip of the penis to keep it from sticking to the diaper.
Change your baby's diaper often, and make sure the diaper is loosely fastened. Research indicates that circumcision has a protective effect against some sexually transmitted diseases and infections. As stated before, female partners of circumcised males were less likely to contract HPV Human Papillomavirus. HPV is a common cause of cervical cancer in women. Women with cervical cancer in advanced stages may need to undergo treatments that can impact their fertility.
Be remembered for the right reasons by opting for adult male circumcision. Contact Dr. A good hygiene regimen is important for anyone. Uncircumcised men may have trouble effectively keeping the penis clean under the foreskin. This can introduce infectious agents to the vagina of their female partners. Male circumcision is a surgical procedure to remove the penile foreskin.
By removing or reducing the foreskin, men may experience fewer complications and may have reduced risk of penile issues. Ideal candidates for adult circumcision are relatively healthy men who may be unhappy with the appearance or feel of their penis. During a private consultation with Dr. Bidair, you will have the opportunity to share your foreskin woes and goals with Dr. He will inquire about your health and medical history and perform a physical examination of your foreskin.
Bidair will address your questions and concerns about circumcision as he provides detailed information about the procedure. If the doctor determines you are a candidate for circumcision, he will collaborate with you to create a customized treatment plan. From there, you will be provided with the costs associated with your procedure. On the day of your procedure, you will meet with Dr. Bidair to review your treatment plan. After this brief meeting, you will be taken to the operating room.
You will be given the appropriate anesthesia to help you remain comfortable during the procedure. Bidair uses the best plastic surgery techniques in order to achieve impressive aesthetic results for his patients.
The Canadian Paediatric Society CPS does not recommend circumcision as a routine procedure for all newborn males, but there may be benefits for some. The quality of the evidence about the benefits of circumcision is not strong.
It is borderline to inconclusive. Take a group of baby boys. Circumcision may reduce their risk of having a urinary tract infection UTI within the first 15 months of life. Circumcision also may reduce the risk of phimosis, which happens when the foreskin becomes too tight to be pulled back and causes swelling or other problems.
This can be corrected easily in most cases. The quality of the evidence about the risks of circumcision is borderline. One risk of circumcision is that the procedure may cause bleeding heavy enough to require medical care.
Out of baby boys who are circumcised , 0 to 30 may have bleeding that is serious enough to need medical care. This means that 70 to may not. Some evidence is better than other evidence. Evidence comes from studies that look at how well treatments and tests work and how safe they are.
For many reasons, some studies are more reliable than others. The better the evidence is—the higher its quality—the more we can trust it.
The information shown here is based on the best available evidence. Another thing to understand is that the evidence can't predict what's going to happen in your case. When evidence tells us that 2 out of people who have a certain test or treatment may have a certain result and that 98 out of may not, there's no way to know if you will be one of the 2 or one of the When cleaning your son's natural penis, be careful not to force the foreskin to retract.
As your son gets older, teach him how to wash and care for his penis. There may be reasons later in life when your son may need a circumcision. A boy or man may have problems retracting the foreskin or may have swelling of the foreskin that requires circumcision.
But these problems are rare. Circumcision is not just done in newborns. Keep in mind that your son can decide on his own later in life if he wants a circumcised penis.
Some studies have shown that circumcised men are a little less likely than men who have not been circumcised to get or spread a sexually transmitted infection STI , including HIV.
The best way to prevent STIs is to teach people about risk factors and the importance of avoiding high-risk sex. These stories are based on information gathered from health professionals and consumers. They may be helpful as you make important health decisions. I had my three sons circumcised.
None of them ever had a problem from the surgery. I know it hurt, but it didn't last long and they all healed quickly. It was important to me to follow our religious customs. When I was young, my father taught me how to keep my penis clean, and I have never had any problems. Most boys in my gym classes were circumcised, but I never felt that I was strange or different because I wasn't. When my son is born, we will not have him circumcised.
When our son William was born, we didn't have any reason to have him circumcised. We discussed it with our doctor and decided not to have the surgery. When William is older, he can decide for himself if he wants to have the procedure. When our first son was born, we had him circumcised. All the men in my family are circumcised. But the procedure was painful and very stressful for him, so when our second son was born, we decided to leave him uncircumcised. We decided to spare him that pain.
Both our sons are healthy and happy. Neither seems to care that their penises do not look exactly alike. I feel we made the right decision. Your personal feelings are just as important as the medical facts. Think about what matters most to you in this decision, and show how you feel about the following statements. Most of the men in my family are circumcised, and I want my son to be circumcised like them. Most of the men in my family are not circumcised, and I want my son to have a natural penis like them.
I'm worried about the risks of surgery and how I would feel if something went wrong. I'm worried that my son won't fit in when he is older if he isn't circumcised. Many boys are not circumcised. I'm not worried about my son fitting in. Now that you've thought about the facts and your feelings, you may have a general idea of where you stand on this decision.
Show which way you are leaning right now. How sure do you feel right now about your decision? Use the following space to list questions, concerns, and next steps.
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