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go to the related link below (Medical Studies on Circumcision) for more information on this subject. It is interesting to note however that there is no medical reasoning behind the practice of circumcision.

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Why does the the American Medical Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics think circumcision is unnecessary when it really is in many cases?

the only reason they say it is necessary is for sanitary purpose. Other then that there is no "medical" advantage to having a circumcision.


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 to do before circumcision?

Review the medical literature.


In medical terminology is it right to say surgical circumcision?

Not really it would be a double positive circumcision is surgery.


Does medical cover infant circumcision if you are still in high school?

No.


How much a circumcision will cost if the patient has a medical problem?

It all depends on what is wrong to require such a drastic bit of work to be done. I mean what medical problem can a patient have that would require a circumcision?


Is circumcision mutilation?

Yes and no. Circumcision is done for health and religious reasons, but it could be considered mutilation if it's not done properly or if is not medically indicated or required by one's religion. Circumcision is sometimes but rarely medically indicated, and it is almost never medically indicated for newborns. There is no immediate medical justification for routine circumcision; that's why medical plans do not cover it. Always get opinions from physicians when it comes to medical procedures.


What does it mean to undergo circumcision?

Circumcision is a surgical procedure where the foreskin of the penis is removed. It is often done for cultural, religious, or medical reasons.


What does circumcision do?

Circumcision is the removal of the Prepuce or foreskin from the penis. this is largely a religious practice and there are no medical or health advantages in it except in extremely rare circumstances.


What do studies indicate about the medical reasons for male circumcision?

The rate of incidence of the illnesses male circumcision prevents is quite low in the general population.


Is circumcision illegal in SF?

Is it legal to remove body parts from an individual without a medical need and without their consent?


What does circopexy mean?

Circumcision is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of the foreskin from the penis. It is often performed for religious, cultural, or medical reasons. The term "circumcision" may be confused with "circumcision," which refers specifically to the surgical procedure, while "circumcision" generally pertains to the act or practice.