At what age can you get circumcised?

Answer 1

No. Circumcision may be performed on males of any age.

Infant circumcision however can have serious psychological effects on a child as a result of pain trauma. leaning to post traumatic stress syndrome, according to recent studies into the effects of this procedure. The fact is when it boils right down to it the age limit should be put of until after death as it is damaging and pointless to have this done to any one.

Answer 2

Circumcision can be performed at any age, although you made need your parent's permission. Most doctors will discourage you from having the surgery performed as it has no known medical benefit and has numerous risks of complication, including a painful one to two week recovery period following the operation. No major medical body recommends routine circumcision. Circumcision generally should not be performed unless there is a medical reason making it necessary. Risks of adverse events including pain, prolonged bleeding, infection, complications of sedation or anesthesia, and surgical error resulting in damage to the penis.

The vast majority of men in the world are uncircumcised, but circumcision is practiced in some religious groups such as Judaism and in some sects of Islam. Circumcision was once common in the United States. During the 1970s and 1980, around 80% of male infants were circumcised in the United States. A study conducted in the United States from 2006-2008 found that circumcision rates had fallen to below 40% in most of the United States. In the western United States, fewer than 25% of infant males were circumcised in 2006-2008.

Answer 3

Yes, you can. However, keep in mind that circumcision has no known medical benefits. Circumcision caries with it serious risks of adverse outcomes including prolonged bleeding, infection, severe pain, and surgical error that can result in damage to the penis. For these reasons most physicians recommend against circumcision. Circumcision can have long lasting consequences. Circumcision removes a normal part of the penis that functions to protect the glans of the penis. Removal of the foreskin can cause decreased sensitivity of the penis and decreased pleasure during sexual intercourse. Circumcision is far less common now in the United States than it once was. During the 1970s and 1980, around 80% of male infants were circumcised in the United States. A study conducted in the United States from 2005-2007 found that circumcision rates had fallen to below 40% in most of the United States. In the western United States, fewer than 25% of infant males were circumcised in 2005-2007.

Answer 4

Circumcision is not necessary for males of any age. Circumcision has no known medical benefits, and no major medical association recommends routine infant circumcision. Circumcision caries with it serious risks of adverse outcomes including prolonged bleeding, infection, severe pain, and surgical error that can result in damage to the penis. For these reasons most physicians recommend against circumcision. Circumcision can have long lasting consequences. Circumcision removes a normal part of the penis that functions to protect the glans of the penis. Removal of the foreskin can cause decreased sensitivity of the penis and decreased pleasure during sexual intercourse. Circumcision is far less common now in the United States than it once was. During the 1970s and 1980, around 80% of male infants were circumcised in the United States. A study conducted in the United States from 2005-2007 found that circumcision rates had fallen to below 40% in most of the United States. In the western United States, fewer than 25% of infant males were circumcised in 2005-2007.

Answer 5

You can get circumcised at any age however The older you are the more likely you are to remember the pain of having it done to yous and there is no reason why a person would go through a religious ritual like circumcision except to become Jewish. The Muslims do it but there is no religious commandment for them to undergo this form of mutilation aside from aping Mohammad who some one suggested was was born circumcised. there is however no evidence that he was and no reason for anyone to think so either. getting circumcised as an infant can bring on post traumatic stress syndrome which may lead to serious mental and health problems.

Answer 6

Yes, and you don't need parental consent!

Yes you can be circumcised at any age however have a look at the related link below ( Medical Studies on Circumcision )before you make a decision to have yourself done. after that you only have yourself to blame.

Answer 7

So I’m 15 and I wanna circumcised but don’t wanna tell my mum how do I do this

Answer 8

Yes you can, but it is a decision that should be considered very carefully. In most cases, it is not a necessary procedure, and there are many things that could go wrong.

Answer 9

Yes! 18 is the age of the legal adult, so you don't need parental consent.

Answer 10

A person can be circumcised at any age.