A circumcision is the surgical removal of the foreskin from the penis. Attitudes about circumcision vary among cultures and religions traditions; however, because it is not considered medically necessary as of 2011, circumcision is deemed an...
Soon-to-be parents of boys face a big decision: to circumcise or not to circumcise. The procedure has medical disadvantages and disadvantages. Religion guides the decision-making for some, but for others, the final determination generally boils...
Circumcision Opinions from Readers The following was sent to me; it does not necessarily reflect the opinions of this site. I would like to make some comments about your circumcision article, as it seems quite biased in favor of circumcision....
Penile cancer is cancer of the male reproductive organ, the penis. It is a rare cancer, affecting only about one in 100,000 men in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society. Once penile cancer is diagnosed and staged, treatment...
Circumcision is a surgery to remove the foreskin from the penis. It is an elective procedure performed on the majority of newborn males in the United States. It is usually done in the first two days of life but can be performed at any age. Side...
Urinary tract infections can impact men, women and children. Women are at a greater risk of developing a UTI than men due to the structure of the genitals, explains MayoClinic.com. Symptoms are generally the same regardless of gender and include...
Many parents struggle with the question of whether to circumcise their newborn son. You might be concerned about any number of things, including aftercare. Some people include goldenseal, an herbal treatment, in post-circumcision care, but you...
Unnecessary Circumcision By George C. Denniston, MD, MPH In recent years, the debate on circumcision has been conducted on a relatively low plane, with proponents arguing that circumcision may prevent some rare conditions. Opponents of...
What is Circumcision? Circumcision is a procedure in which the foreskin--the sheath of tissue covering the head of the penis--is removed. Circumcision is usually done within days after birth. Parental consent must be obtained before the procedure...
