Why is circumcision healthy

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The State of Victoria and the Department of Health shall not bear any liability for reliance by any user on the materials contained on this website. Skip to main content. Reproductive system - male. Home Reproductive system - male. Male Circumcision. Actions for this page Listen Print. Summary Read the full fact sheet. On this page. Parents deciding on circumcision Medical reasons for circumcision Reasons not to choose circumcision Circumcision of older boys and men Medical issues with circumcision Procedure for circumcision Immediately after a circumcision Complications after a circumcision Taking care of your child after circumcision Seek urgent medical attention Genital hygiene and the uncircumcised penis Where to get help.

Parents deciding on circumcision When considering circumcision for your baby, you need to be aware of the possible risks and benefits. Medical reasons for circumcision Recent research suggests that circumcision may bring medical benefits such as: a 10 times lower risk of a baby getting a urinary tract infection UTI in his first year of life remembering that only one per cent of babies are at risk of a UTI, so 1, circumcisions are needed to prevent one UTI no risk of infants and children getting infections under the foreskin easier genital hygiene much lower risk of getting cancer of the penis although this is a very rare condition and good genital hygiene also seems to reduce the risk.

More than 10, circumcisions are needed to prevent one case of penile cancer a possibly lower risk of men getting sexually transmissible infections STIs than men who are not circumcised although these studies have not been scientifically confirmed and safe sex practices are far more effective in preventing these infections.

Reasons not to choose circumcision There are also good reasons why parents choose not to have their sons circumcised, such as: wanting to avoid surgery that is not essential and that carries some risk of complications, even though these are small concern that removing the foreskin may reduce the sensitivity of the tip of the penis and reduce sexual pleasure for both partners later in life wanting to avoid the pain of circumcision, which can occur at the time of the operation and for some time after.

So, the benefits of circumcision extend to adulthood? The African studies found that being circumcised reduces by approximately 50 percent the risk of HIV transmission. What do you say to those who, in public forums, equate circumcision with female genital mutilation?

The two procedures are not the same at all. Female genital cutting is mutilation and is not circumcision. The scientific evidence of female genital cutting indicates only harm and no health benefits.

In male circumcision, the anatomy and procedure is different. Male circumcision has been shown scientifically to provide benefits to the person being circumcised, and has a proven track record for safety when conducted by a trained health professional using sterile procedure.

How would you advise parents considering circumcision for their newborn? Parents make many important decisions for their children on a daily basis and this is one of them.

Behavioral health studies show most males start having sex before Arik V. Where are you leaning now? Choosing circumcision Keeping my son's penis natural. What else do you need to make your decision? Check the facts.

Yes Sorry, that's not right. Circumcision is surgery. And like all surgeries, it has risks. No You're right. I'm not sure It may help to go back and read "Get the Facts. Yes You're right. Health benefits of circumcision include being less likely to get urinary tract infections UTIs or to get or spread sexually transmitted infections STIs , including HIV.

No Sorry, that's not right. Keep in mind that your son may have his own feelings about circumcision when he is older, and he can decide later if he wants a circumcised penis or not. Decide what's next.

Yes No. I'm ready to take action. I want to discuss the options with others. I want to learn more about my options. Your Summary. Your decision Next steps. Your knowledge of the facts Key concepts that you understood. Key concepts that may need review.

Getting ready to act Patient choices. What matters to you. Print Summary. Credits and References Credits. Sorokan ST, et al. Newborn male circumcision. Paediatrics and Child Health, 20 6 : — Accessed September 17, Craig JC, et al.

Effect of circumcision on incidence of urinary tract infection in preschool boys. Journal of Pediatrics, 1 : 23— Fergusson DM, et al.

Neonatal circumcision and penile problems: An 8-year longitudinal study. Pediatrics, 81 4 : — Perera CL, et al. Safety and efficacy of nontherapeutic male circumcision: A systematic review.

Annals of Family Medicine, 8 1 : 64— Ridings H, et al. Male neonatal circumcision: An evidence-based review. Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, 20 2 : 32—34, Schoen EJ, et al. Newborn circumcision decreases incidence and costs of urinary tract infections during the first year of life. Pediatrics, 4, Part 1 : — Simforoosh N, et al. Neonatal circumcision reduces the incidence of asymptomatic urinary tract infection: A large prospective study with long-term follow up using Plastibell.

Journal of Pediatric Urology, 8 3 : — Tiemstra JD Factors affecting the circumcision decision. Journal of the American Board of Family Practice, 12 1 : 16— Weiss HA, et al.

Complications of circumcision in male neonates, infants and children: A systematic review. BMC Urology, 2. Get the facts Compare your options What matters most to you? Get the Facts Your options Keep your son's penis natural. Compare your options Have your son circumcised Keep your son's penis natural What is usually involved? For a baby in his first month, medicine may be used to numb the penis during circumcision.

No surgery is needed. Check the facts 1. Is circumcision a pain-free and risk-free surgery? Yes No I'm not sure. You're right. Does circumcision have health benefits? Is circumcision only done in newborns? Decide what's next 1. Do you understand the options available to you?

Certainty 1. Check what you need to do before you make this decision. Note: The "printer friendly" document will not contain all the information available in the online document some Information e. Top of the page. Current as of: June 29, Paediatrics and Child Health, 20 6 : Journal of Pediatrics, 1 : Pediatrics, 81 4 : Annals of Family Medicine, 8 1 : Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, 20 2 : , Pediatrics, 4, Part 1 :