circumcision

[mslady929]

I have a1 year old grandson who is not circumcised and I want to know is it too late for the surgery? Also if he  doesnt have the surgery what problems will he have later on?

[rmprdl1964]

Dear Doctor,

Thank you for the information shared, I'm please to now that you have considered the facts. The benefits of circumcision are less than the risks involved in circumcision.

Being from Europe myself and having left for Canada at the age of 17, I can say that I have heard very little about penile cancer or foreskin problems for that matter.

Thank you for supplying medical facts.

Sincerely,

Ron

[HumanRightsGuy]

I can reasonably believe that you still believe the STD/circumcision myth, but really, prostate cancer? C'mon. What about the fact that Europe has a much lower incidence of penile cancer yet they are almost universally intact?
Notice how this supposed doctor did not tell us any of the RISKS of the procedure, including, skin bridges (very common, and not inconsequential), penile amputation, bleeding out, and, rarely, death. This is the one prime example where doctors in the U.S. reject the part of their oath that says "first, do no harm". There is no medical organization in the world that recommends routine circumcision, which should be your (mslady929) reason enough not to do it. Besides, unless you have legal custody, it is not even your decision. Even if you do, he deserves the say-so over his own body anyway - seems the good doctors forget about this little aspect of the debate: self integrity.

[rmprdl1964]

My wife has three uncles from her side of the family who have been circumcised at birth.
All of them have had and have prostate cancer. How can not being circumcised increase this likelyhood of cancer.

I'm came from a European decend and as far as I know only one relative from 3 generations ago had prostate cancer. The man died of natural cause well into his 80's.

Ron

[rmprdl1964]

Why is it that you as a grandmother do you think that your grand son should be circumcised.
If there is nothing medically wrong with him than you have no say over this matter.
Leave his penis alone. I'm glad that my parents and grandparents decided to leave mine the way it was.

When our first son was born, my mother in law suggested circumcision. I did not have to say anything as my wife clearly explained that there was no need of it.

If your concern is hygiene than regard to following. Females have no penis to firect the flow of urine. Towards the end of urination some urine drips on the the genitals. What would you need to do to make this hygienic. I hope that you can see that the hygienic concerns of uncircumcised males is un needed.

Teach your grand son to retract the foreskin during urination as soon as he is able to do so. Also teach him to clean his penis during bath time when he can retract the foreskin. DO NOT force the foreskin back. It will happen on it's own.

God bless

[Dr J Singh]

Hi,

The ideal age group for circumcision is 5 yrs – till puberty. In this age group, the child is able to endure the pain post circumcision and secondly, the size of the penis is big enough to facilitate the surgical procedure.

Some studies suggest that circumcision may:

Reduce the risk of cancer of the penis.
Reduce the risk of urinary tract infections and consequent renal complications.
Provide greater protection against sexually transmitted diseases.
Eliminate the risk of phimosis.
Reduce the risk of prostate cancer.

I hope it helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.