2006-12-30 16:22:30 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Can you explain the circumstances and WHY you want to do this? Is he old enough to understand? Maybe you should ask him if he would want his foreskin removed. ALL intact children that I have spoken to about circ are appalled at the idea. Boys like their foreskin!
2006-12-30 16:43:14 · answer #1 · answered by Carly 1 · 6⤊ 3⤋
You can have it done at ANY AGE.
CIRCUMCISION IS VERY BENEFICIAL, its cleaner, healthier and several prestigious research institutions have proved that circumcised men have less risk of contracting STD's such as AIDS-HIV, syphilis or herpes.
Uncircumcised penises are difficult to keep clean, and more prone to infections and penile cancer, studies have shown.
A circumcised penis is naturally clean and virtually free from urinary infections. You will not have to worry again with careful washing of your penis.
Is it NOT true that the AAP (American Academy of Paediatrics) does not recommend circumcision. They simply say they leave the decision to parents. But recently, and specially after the recent studies by the US National Institutes of Health, the AAP has been discussing if it may be necessary to change their policy and recommend circumcision to all newborns as they used to do, so in the future we may see that the AAP advocates circumcision again.
Have a look at: http://www.baby-health.net/articles/381.html
About STD's:
As I said, several studies carried out by prestigious research bodies have proved that uncircumcised penises are more prone to infections and contraction of STD's, including AIDS-HIV. It has been confirmed that circumcised men are up to 70% less likely to be infected than those who are uncircumcised. Have a look at this site: http://www.torontodailynews.com/index.php/HealthNews/2006121404Circumcision
As for women, studies also show that circumcision also protects female partners from AIDS-HIV and other STD's. Browse this article: http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/Press_releases/2006/02_08_06.html
About sensitivity of a circumcised penis:
NO medical or physiological study has ever shown that circumcision reduces sensitivity, opposed to common belief. It is completely FALSE that circumcision reduces penis sensitivity. The American Academy of Paediatrics (AAP) confirms this on their web site; have a look at: http://www.aap.org/pubed/zzzjzmemh4c.htm
Circumcision is an easy and nowadays *painless* procedure, which has many benefits, and virtually no risks.
Circumcision is NOT an amputation. Circumcision is NOT comparable at all to female circumcision, which is something completely different.
Circumcision rates are INCREASING nowadays, both in the United States and overseas. Many African, Asian and Latin American countries with little circumcision tradition are starting to promote the procedure to help to reduce the AIDS-HIV infection rates.
Finally, this site has a lot of useful and *unbiased* information. Make sure you have a good look: http://www.circinfo.net
2006-12-31 11:01:21 · answer #2 · answered by Scuba 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
It is the vitamin K/blood clotting factors in the blood which peak at 8 days, not antibodies.
Yes, you can have a boy circumcised at any age, but for a newborn circ I would do it within the first month for sure.
2006-12-31 01:17:34 · answer #3 · answered by Ducky's Mom 4 · 4⤊ 2⤋
There really isn't a set age for being too old. Most commonly in the US it is done within the day of the child's birth, although traditionally, the orthodox Jewish procedure of Brit malah is done at 8 days of life, which is the same day of the week, a week later. Interestingly, there is evidence that at 8 days of life, the baby has a peak amount of antibodies to help heal the circumcision.
We have our circumcisions done at 8 days, although we have a non-Jewish procedure done.
2006-12-31 01:00:19 · answer #4 · answered by f319 2 · 3⤊ 4⤋
You're really never TOOO old to have a circumcision but it's best to have it done as early as possible that way the pain won't be remembered. I have a friend in the late 30's who just had it done and i felt sooooo sorry for him...he couldn't walk for 2 weeks due to the pain. To this day he says he'll never forget it. "It's worse than a vasectomy!!!" he says.
2006-12-31 00:42:36 · answer #5 · answered by dragonlady042 3 · 4⤊ 3⤋
I just had my son 6 days ago, and the doctor said I have 15 days.
2006-12-31 01:45:00 · answer #6 · answered by Huliganjetta 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
You could have it done on your deathbed. There is no age limit.
I wouldn't get it done if he is older than 2 or 3 months though unless it's something you feel very strongly about.
2006-12-31 01:08:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
My husband had it done as an adult. But if you wanted to have your son circumstanced, then why didn’t you do it after he was born/before leaving the hospital, and how old is he now?
2006-12-31 02:39:07 · answer #8 · answered by kp 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Why do it at all? Many men on this earth get to keep all of their parts why not your son?
2006-12-31 02:23:02 · answer #9 · answered by Lori 3 · 4⤊ 2⤋
As an infant is ideal, however I know someone who had it done when he in his early 20's. A medical issue led to that result, but he had it done.
2006-12-31 00:50:05 · answer #10 · answered by w2kaad 3 · 4⤊ 3⤋