Circumcision Myths Exposed in These Articles

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There are many circumcision myths. My son in not circumcised and very healthy. I know many adult men who are uncircumcised and have never had any problems either. However in recent times I have noticed a lot of arguments for circumcisions. So I started reading articles here on Associated
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To clarify what circumcision is exactly, it is the procedure, which is considered to be minor surgery, that cuts some or all of the foreskin from the penis. The history of circumcision shows evidence that it was possibly practiced to prevent masturbation. In modern times it is generally practiced for religious beliefs and for the understanding of major medical benefits. However the medical benefits circumcision offers has become into question in the last 30 years and it is becoming more uncommon for a baby boy to be circumcised.

The most common myth is that a circumcised penis is always more clean than an uncircumcised penis. It is entirely up to the individual on how well they want to clean their penis. The article A Circumcised Penis is Not Necessarily Cleaner clarifies why the myth that a circumcised penis is always cleaner is just that, a myth.

Let's talk about unitary tract infections, the chance of your uncircumcised son of getting one is one percent. The article Circumcision Doesn't Effectively Prevent Urinary Tract Infection explains why some of the studies on this subject offer little help and the ones conducted that can be trusted are once again stating a minor one percent risk.

One myth is that a male with an uncircumcised penis is more likely to give a female cervical cancer than a male that does have a circumcised penis. Cervical cancers are what occur when cells in a woman's cervix undergo abnormal changes and begin dividing without control or order, forming tumors. The article Does Circumcision Prevent Cervical Cancer? answers the question its title.

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It's a shame and almost abuse when you refuse to have your son's circumcised at birth. They will be teased in school and their self-esteam will go right down the toilet. I know because I was circumcised as an adult and I believe all infants should be circumcised. Boys are born with one major flaw ( FORESKIN)

Posted on 05/28/2009 at 5:05:02 PM

Circumcision needs a serious makeover in all forms. Herefs your answer gshould I have my son circumcised?h circumcision can be a burden if you donft educate yourself on it, but your son can be saved allot of agony through proper circumcision.

Posted on 10/19/2007 at 3:10:00 PM

that way; no scarring or anything). From experience I can say circumcision is not the problem. Most circumcision complications come from procedures (need to be banned), none medical surgery, pediatrics or doctors performing incorrectly, and lack of knowledge in the procedure itself. Circumcision shouldnft be banned, but instead we should look at the barbaric ways itfs performed and treated because thatfs where most of the problems come from. Circumcision complications can be prevented entirely; sadly thatfs not the case today. If you choose to circumcise your son, know everything about the doctor and what procedure he plans to perform, because many procedures cause mutations and other problems (should be banned). My son hasnft had any complications and it was all due to proper procedure and knowledge. Ifm not for many of the procedures and doctors performing circumcision today, because theyfre where most of the problems are coming from. Circumc

Posted on 10/19/2007 at 3:10:00 PM

There are many myths on both sides. My son is now older and he went through severe yeast infections from urine getting trapped under the foreskin, also his glands were red and inflamed even after treatment. His frenulum was so tight when erections would cause it to bend and cause extreme pain. Unfortunately you canft stretch the frenulum like the foreskin, and if attempted would cause damage or bleeding. He was never comfortable and suffered until he was eight. Finally he was circumcised by a pediatric, removing the frenulum and foreskin causing pain. Other treatments were used before circumcision, but never worked. Sadly we found the pediatric didnft perform it correctly leaving some of his frenulum intact and unnecessarily stitched a plastibell procedure. My son was examined to find he would need cosmetic surgery. Thankfully it was minor surgery and was fully successful. Now hefs 9, comfortable and you canft even tell it was done (looks as if her were born tha

Posted on 10/19/2007 at 3:10:00 PM

HUGS Heather, I know that there is nothing that I can say to make the guilt go away, but I hope that you can at least feel good about the fact that you are educating people on the topic and that you wouldn't do it again, because that is something to feel good about.

Posted on 05/04/2007 at 1:05:00 PM

My son is 22 months old, circumcised -- plenty of problems. :(

Posted on 05/04/2007 at 1:05:00 PM

Here is a great article that was just published that deals with some more myths of circumcision. I recommend for people to read it too. http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/231083/dispelling_myths_about_circumcision.html

Posted on 05/04/2007 at 11:05:00 AM

My son is almost 11 months old, intact and no problems.

Posted on 05/03/2007 at 1:05:00 PM

You should be more qualified, becuase I'm betting you have uncut genitals. You know what it's like to grow up with your whole body, unaltered. Any circumcised man will have the bias of not knowing or discounting what he's missing out on. Our son is 14 months, intact, 0 problems.

Posted on 05/03/2007 at 1:05:00 PM

Ahem, sorry /end rant. Got a lil carried away there. I hate being told I'm not qualified because I'm a woman, as you can see.

Posted on 04/30/2007 at 10:04:00 PM

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