What is Circumcision?
Circumcision is one of the oldest operations known to mankind.
The prepuce or the foreskin, which covers the tip of the penis, is removed during a circumcision. The procedure does not exceed ten minutes and is done under the effect of a local anesthetic.
In western countries, like the United States, circumcision is performed surgically within the first two days of birth of a male child. It is risky when carried out in a baby older than two months or when performed on boys or adult men.
There are several reasons for doing circumcision.
As a treatment: In true Phimosis.
As a preventive step: In children with recurrent urine infections (circumcision reduces the risk of cancer penis, sexually transmitted disease).
For religious reasons: In Muslims and Jews.
Social reasons: ‘to look like Daddy!’; 'to look like brother'.
As a routine: In some countries circumcision is performed routinely.
