This Issue. Citations 0. View Metrics. Quick Uptakes. Rebecca Voelker. Author Affiliations Not Available. Access through your institution. Add or change institution. Read More About Urology. Save Preferences. Privacy Policy Terms of Use. My religious beliefs are not a factor in my decision.
The risks of surgery for my baby don't bother me. My other important reasons: My other important reasons:. Where are you leaning now? Choosing circumcision Keeping my son's penis natural. What else do you need to make your decision? Check the facts. Yes Sorry, that's not right. Circumcision is surgery. And like all surgeries, it has risks. No You're right. I'm not sure It may help to go back and read "Get the Facts. Yes You're right.
Health benefits of circumcision include being less likely to get urinary tract infections UTIs or to get or spread sexually transmitted infections STIs , including HIV. No Sorry, that's not right. Keep in mind that your son may have his own feelings about circumcision when he is older, and he can decide later if he wants a circumcised penis or not.
Decide what's next. Yes No. I'm ready to take action. I want to discuss the options with others. I want to learn more about my options.
Your Summary. Your decision Next steps. Your knowledge of the facts Key concepts that you understood. Key concepts that may need review. Getting ready to act Patient choices. What matters to you. Print Summary. Credits and References Credits.
Sorokan ST, et al. Newborn male circumcision. Paediatrics and Child Health, 20 6 : — Accessed September 17, Craig JC, et al. Effect of circumcision on incidence of urinary tract infection in preschool boys. Journal of Pediatrics, 1 : 23— Fergusson DM, et al. Neonatal circumcision and penile problems: An 8-year longitudinal study. Pediatrics, 81 4 : — Perera CL, et al. Safety and efficacy of nontherapeutic male circumcision: A systematic review.
Annals of Family Medicine, 8 1 : 64— Ridings H, et al. Male neonatal circumcision: An evidence-based review. Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, 20 2 : 32—34, Schoen EJ, et al. Newborn circumcision decreases incidence and costs of urinary tract infections during the first year of life. Pediatrics, 4, Part 1 : — Simforoosh N, et al. Neonatal circumcision reduces the incidence of asymptomatic urinary tract infection: A large prospective study with long-term follow up using Plastibell.
Journal of Pediatric Urology, 8 3 : — Tiemstra JD Factors affecting the circumcision decision. Journal of the American Board of Family Practice, 12 1 : 16— Weiss HA, et al. Complications of circumcision in male neonates, infants and children: A systematic review. BMC Urology, 2. Get the facts Compare your options What matters most to you? Get the Facts Your options Keep your son's penis natural. Compare your options Have your son circumcised Keep your son's penis natural What is usually involved?
For a baby in his first month, medicine may be used to numb the penis during circumcision. No surgery is needed. Check the facts 1. Is circumcision a pain-free and risk-free surgery? Yes No I'm not sure. You're right. Does circumcision have health benefits?
Is circumcision only done in newborns? Decide what's next 1. Do you understand the options available to you? Certainty 1. Check what you need to do before you make this decision. Note: The "printer friendly" document will not contain all the information available in the online document some Information e. Top of the page. Current as of: June 29, Paediatrics and Child Health, 20 6 : Journal of Pediatrics, 1 : Pediatrics, 81 4 : Frequently, there are adhesions areas that are still connected between the glans of the penis and the inner layer of the foreskin.
Adhesions are normal and will separate over the first 15 years of life. After puberty, the foreskin should be easily retractable. The oily glands beneath the foreskin produce a thick, white substance called smegma, which must be carefully and regularly washed away. This page has been produced in consultation with and approved by:.
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