There is no medical reason for circumcision, and no major medical association recommends routine circumcision. Circumcision, like any surgery, has risks of adverse medical events including surgical error, severe pain, infection, and prolonged bleeding.
Some boys are circumcised for cultural or religious reasons. For example, circumcision is practiced by Jews and in some sects of Islam. Most other religions including Christianity, Hinduism, and Buddhism do not practice circumcision. While the vast majority of the world's men are uncircumcised, circumcision became a cultural practice in a few countries, for example the United States. Circumcision became popular in the late 19th century as a method to keep young boys from masturbating. Gradually, the practice of routine infant circumcision became widespread in the United States. However, circumcision rates have been declining in the United States for a number of reasons. Among them are that circumcision has no known medical benefit and that circumcision can decrease the sensitivity of the penis during sexual activity. Doctors no longer recommend routine infant circumcision, and as a result the rate of circumcision in the United States is falling. In the 1980s up to 80% of newborn males were circumcised. By 2007, less than 40% of newborn males were circumcised.
The majority of people who get circumcised do so because of cultural or religious norms, but there are other reasons as well. Some people get circumcisions for hygiene reasons, aesthetic reasons, because it helps prevent certain diseases, and some get it done because of medical necessity.
It's a Jewish organization in England that helps people find Mohelim for circumcisions.
It's a Jewish organization in England that helps people find Mohelim for circumcisions.
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There are always 2 sides to everything: The overriding thing that must be remembered here is that most of the people who have their foreskin removed had it done while they were infants or children and had no choice in the procedure. So they did not have it done for their own reason but as a result of an assault a simple fact which is conveniently overlooked in many developed countrys. 1. Many people have circumcisions for religious reasons, like Islam and Judaism 2. Many people have circumcisions for aesthetics - some foreskins are NASTY 3. Many people have circumcisions to prevent foreskin problems 4. Many people have circumcisions for easier personal hygiene 5. Many people have circumcisions for easier personal sanitation 6. Many people have circumcisions because of the medical benefits. 7. Many people have circumcisions due to medical necessity during their lifetime. Against: 1. Many people leave the foreskin intact because it is natural looking, more sensitive, and better for sex 2. Many people leave the foreskin intact because it protects the glans (the head) and reduces infections 3. Many people believe removing the foreskin is "mutiliation" just like removing the "female foreskin" is also mutilation 4. Many people leave the foreskin intact because it is ethically and morally the right thing to do since it isn't their body 5. Many people leave the foreskin intact because they believe the medical benefits are not dramatic enough to warrant a surgical procedure.
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A urologist.
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