Circumcision: The Only Option!

A decline in circumcision has occurred. What is causing this decline in circumcision? Immigration? Is it because of religious reasons? Circumcision removes the foreskin from the penis, and is generally a procedure that is completed almost immediately after birth. In many places, the rate of circumcision is below 50%.

There is a catharsis occurring, wherein mothers are taking part in a changing attitude about the body. Mothers and fathers are not seeing reasons for circumcision and are opting to not complete the surgery.

Some say that the decline in circumcision is due to an increase in immigrants entering this country. There is more of a "Must it be done" attitude. Contrary to belief, it is not traumatic to the child in any way shape or form. Many authorities are stating it should be the choice of the child, and not made by the parents at birth. There are more side effects, when it is done at an older age than if the procedure was completed at birth.

Children should be circumcised. It is still common in Jewish and Muslim communities, and is seen as the 'proper way to do things'. Circumcision makes for easier genital hygiene, especially in children who have a difficult time enough to keep clean. Why make the excessive measures of an uncircumcised penis?

Circumcision may reduce the risk of penile cancer, urinary tract infections, and HIV. Foreskin that is intact is more likely to develop infection than a circumcised penis. A circumcised penis is conventionally healthier, and easier to maintain than an uncircumcised penis. If the child is older, and decides to become circumcised than it may not be possible to complete the surgery in some cases - so, it is better to do the procedure at birth and get it over with.

The health benefits of circumcision are often used to sway parents into completing the most common surgery in the United States. It is often offered for free to parents who have borne children in the hospital and is still covered by most health insurance companies.