For such a small piece of skin that covers the head of the penis–it does make lots of debate and controversies. Researches done in the last three decades have exposed and raised questions regarding the supposed health benefits of circumcision, as well as the risks associated with the procedure. Read on to find more details about the pros and cons of infant circumcision.
Circumcision is the surgical removal of all or part of the foreskin. Time immemorial dictated that it was first perform using flintstone, knives; and to the present days performing using metal. For thousands of years, this procedure is done for religious and cultural reasons. In traditional Judaism, circumcision of male infants, done 8 days after birth represents a covenant between God and Abraham.
Those against circumcision have these to say: the procedure is extremely painful and traumatic for a baby. They believe infant circumcision has risks that includes:
Excessive bleeding
Infection
Complications from anesthetics
Tearing and bleeding at the scar
Surgical mistakes
Curvature of the penis
Impotence
Death
Those for circumcision believe that properly performed infant circumcision protects the child against the development of:
Urinary Tract Infection
Phimosis – tightness of the foreskin,
Balanitis – inflammation of the glans of the penis and foreskin.
Urinary Tract Infection
Penile Cancer
Circumcision has both benefits and risks. The medical procedure is neither necessary nor harmful to a boy’s health. Parents should seek the advice of doctors about the pros and cons of circumcision; before making the right decision that’s right for your son.
