When is circumcision performed on a male?

Answer 1

It all depends on the reason and religion involved for example The Jews prefer to have this done to their boys on the 8h day of their lives. while Muslims are not to concerned when it happens and often use this as a right of passage into manhood ceremony. When it comes to non religious circumcisions such as are done mainly in the USA and to a lesser degree in other English speaking country's it is usually done within a couple of days of birth.

Answer 2

Circumcision can be performed at any age. However, most doctors recommend against circumcision since it has no known medical benefit and has numerous risks of complications. While most circumcisions do not have serious complications, there are risks including severe pain, prolonged bleeding, and infection. There are also a significant number of irreversible injuries to the penis that occur during circumcision. No major medical body recommends routine circumcision. Circumcision generally should not be performed unless there is a medical reason making it necessary.

Answer 3

It can be done any time. from infancy to adult hood it depends on what cultural mores are involved circumcision for medical reasons is relatively rare and may take place at any time.

Answer 4

At 8 days of age.