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What do opponents of circumcision claim about the procedure?
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Here are a couple of myths about it:
Supposedly it was said to reduce HIV, but those who conducted the study were already in favor and since it's been found to be inneffective. To prevent HIV, one must use condoms.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoOpponents of circumcision claim that circumcision is a procedure affords no medical or practical benefits, that it causes unnecessary pain for infants, that it seriously traumatises infants and causes permanent and damaging changes in the workings of a child's brain. The removal of the foreskin reduces sexual pleasure and performance.
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What benefits do advocates of circumcision claim about the procedure?
Advocates of circumcision claim it prevents infections (called balanitis ) on the head of the penis and reduces chances of penile cancer.
Can circumcision extend?
Surgery can extend, but the surgical procedure that does it is not called circumcision.
What is the procedure for filling a claim?
What is the procedure for filling a claim?
Where can you get adult circumcision in Dallas TX?
You should consult a urologist. He or she will either be able to perform the circumcision or refer you to a colleague who performs the procedure.
What is a high cut circumcision procedure?
Having more foreskin removed.
How much does circumcision cost in the USA?
Circumcision is generally not covered by health insurance as it is not a medically necessary procedure. Depending upon the type of anesthesia used, the procedure may cost anywhere between $500 and $2500.
How can I perform circumcision for myself?
This is a surgical procedure Urologists do, not something you do yourself. The majority of circumcision in the world are not done by urologist but are done by people with no medical training at all.
Does Texas Medicaid cover circumcision?
Normally no. It will not pay for infant circumcision as that is not a necessary medical procedure. It will not pay for any circumcision done for cosmetic reasons. However, Medicaid will cover circumcision when it is medically necessary, for example when an adult male has phimosis, a chronic constriction of the foreskin that prevents normal functioning of the penis.
Does Medicare cover Circumcision?
No .normally circumcision is the removal of healthy tissue from the penis and as such is not a necessary procedure, on the contrary it is harmful. However if it is a medical necessity then chances are it would be covered.
What medical conditions are contraindicated for older boys or adult male circumcision?
Circumcision is a minor procedure and can be performed on virtually anyone without a serious illness or unusual deformity.
Organizations for circumcision?
No medical associations either in the United States or abroad recommend routine circumcision. Circumcision does not decrease the chance of getting any disease and has no known medical benefit. The procedure itself carries risks of complications and adverse effects, and this is why medical organizations oppose routine circumcision.
What surgical procedure commonly accompanies Orchiopexy?
Orchiopexy is the fixation of the testes in the scrotum. It is done usually before the age of 2 AFTER the surgical procedure of a circumcision.
