is it possible to circumsize a boy later in life.?

Question

i didn't get 2 of my boys circumsized. they are now 2 & 5. my fiance wants it done but I think it'll be way too painful now that they are older. any advice or similar experience?

Answer 1

due to a heart condition when my son was born he had to have it done after he was 1- he went into the operating room- he was uncomfortable for 2 days- Tylenol worked well.
kids bounce back fast- but wouldn't let him pressure me into something I didn't feel comfortable with doing.

Answer 2

I wouldn't do it now because it is painful and they will be scared. It isn't that its so terribly painful but more than they are old enough to know some one is cutting on their wee wee and not old enough to understand why. How would you explain the need for this to them? Imagine how scary that would be for a child. The recovery won't be much worse if they wait until they are older. If their is no medical need for it now don't do it. When they are older they can choose to have it done if they want to. Many people are not circumcising their infants these days so by the time they are young men it probably won't be all that abnormal in our culture. If it bothers your fiance so much maybe you should tell him not to look at their privates.

Answer 3

Our three sons were not circumcised at birth because their Dad isn't circumcised either. If your husband is circumcised and thinks they will worry that they look different to him it can be explained simply as sometimes doctors thought it best and now they don't. However when our oldest was three we discovered that his foreskin was very tight and his penis bulged when he peed. Our doctor suggested he be circumcised so at age 5 years he was done. He had a general anaesthetic so the operation went well. But they bandaged the wound and it was agony removing the long guaze bandage. We had to soak the bandage off little by little with agony and I would not recommend that for any boy or man. If Doctors no longer bandage that may make things a hundred times better???? or would it? However if there is no problem causing you to desire circumcision for your boys then don't do it. It is far better to leave things as they naturally are if there are no health problems. nature has provided a protective covering so why expose that sensitive area permanently. They should be taught to gently pull back the skin to keep clean underneath when showering and that is all that is needed. Because of our dreadful experience we did not get our next two sons done even tho the third son had a similar problem. He can get it fixed if it is a problem when he wants to. My uncle was in his sixties when he had the operation so it is possible at any age. Talk to your doctor about how things are done nowadays.

Read up on the pros and cons like this I found "Existing scientific evidence demonstrates potential medical benefits of newborn male circumcision; however, these data are not sufficient to recommend routine neonatal circumcision.

In the case of circumcision, in which there are potential benefits and risks, yet the procedure is not essential to the child's current well-being, parents should determine what is in the best interest of the child. To make an informed choice, parents of all male infants should be given accurate and unbiased information and be provided the opportunity to discuss this decision. It is legitimate for parents to take into account cultural, religious, and ethnic traditions, in addition to the medical factors, when making this decision.

Analgesia is safe and effective in reducing the procedural pain associated with circumcision; therefore, if a decision for circumcision is made, procedural analgesia should be provided. If circumcision is performed in the newborn period, it should only be done on infants who are stable and healthy."

The Canadian Pediatric Society made the following statement after their latest study (1996):

"The overall evidence of the benefits and harms of circumcision is so evenly balanced that it does not support recommending circumcision as a routine procedure for newborns."
"When parents are making a decision about circumcision, they should be advised of the present state of medical knowledge about its benefits and harms. Their decision may ultimately be based on personal, religious or cultural factors".

Recommendation: Circumcision of newborns should not be routinely performed."

And an interesting article at About.com

http://pediatrics.about.com/cs/weekl...022002_ask.htm

The above links should provide enough unbiased info to enable one to make the decision that is best for their child."
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Answer 4

Yes it can be done at any age. the younger they are when it is done the better as they are less likely to remember it. If they are two and five i would say the sooner the better. Seriously the later in life the more they WILL REMEMBER and your still at an age the wont remember it for long. Also from what i have seen the older you are when you have it done the mor e it hurts like your tonsils.

Answer 5

one million. i'm uncircumsized and that i have not had any type of an infection in my existence. 2. The foreskin contain a dense concentration of nerve endings - also shop that in concepts. 3. Circumsizing a touch one is implementing a decision on an infant who does not have a voice yet.

Answer 6

Tell your fiance to take a hike.
If you didnt do it yet , DONT do it now,PAINFUL !
thats crazy especially coming from a guy.That would give me reason to question his entire personality and his relationship with your kids. SERIOUSLY! there not even his kids!
(If they want to do it when they are an adult they can.)

YEs I know someone who had surgery similar at about 5 they still remeber it to this day, it TOTALLY traumatized them. there is no reason for it, teach them how to keep it clean etc.,

Answer 7

it will only hurt after the anesthetic wears off. It'll be sore & swollen for some weeks.

Why not let the boys decide when they get older.
It's their bodies, not your fiance's. Just teach them hygiene, with soap, & witch hazel pads.
It can be done at any age.

Answer 8

Yes. Adults can choose to have this done if they wish it.
There will be the usual discomforts associated with any minor surgical procedure.

(Yes, I know. Minor surgery is surgery done on someone besides yourself (: )

Answer 9

It is possible, but not necessisary, if they have learnd good cleaning habits it is pointless to do it now, and yes painful.

Answer 10

yes you should circurzise your 2 boys..bring them both to the doctor for circumzation...I myself is circumsized and its so clean and tidy...and nice looking as well..