I am 20 years old and I want to get a circumcision(Didn't have it as a bay and heard that it is better for my future health). Does anyone know how much this procedure would cost at the hospital if I have no insurance. HELP
2007-01-10 16:08:28 · 9 answers · asked by DUDEEEEE 1 in Health ➔ Men's Health
What future health benefits of having a circumcision are you thinking of? Do some research. If you parents didn't give you one is because they thought you were perfect as you are.
But it will cost you and there's always the risk of complications.
2007-01-13 03:03:02 · answer #1 · answered by Stef 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am not Jewish, but I know that the Jewish Rabbi's still do this procedure in their Jewish communities quite often and they do it correctly. They do not charge for it at all. If you can find a Rabbi, I am sure he would be willing to help you out. My sister in law just had a Rabbi circumcise their son because they couldn't afford it at the hospital and they aren't even Jewish and the Rabbi was glad to help out. They don't have a lot of the pain meds that the hospital would have but they have some type of numbing stuff, but I assume it would still hurt a bit, so if you are willing to suffer a bit for the finance side of it, I would suggest you find a Rabbi. Either way I would get circumcised for your health's sake.
2007-01-11 00:31:06 · answer #2 · answered by Miss Momma 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the doctor. Circumcision is an easy and quick procedure (done in an hour or so) so it's not something too expensive. Ask your doctor or urologist.
Now some info on circumcision, keep reading....
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.
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
2007-01-11 18:36:20 · answer #3 · answered by Scuba 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you are going to have many bills for this procedure, so if you are not having trouble...there is no medical absolute for you to be circ'd. men lived thousands of years before circumcision was required (to make extra money for the doctor) and we are still doing OK...OK, now for the $ answer...
you will need a preop exam...lab work, chest xray, EKG (hospital bill, cardiology bill for the EKG, radiology bill for the chest xray
procedure: bill for operating room, anesthesiologist for keeping you asleep, doctor for doing the procedure, supplies...and maybe an overnight stay
postop: pain medications and recoup time from work (about 1 week --- lost wages) and any other expenses that you may incur
good luck
2007-01-11 00:17:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Are you into pain? Your folks should've thought of that when you were born,they do that when you're only a few days old so you won't remember how bad that hurts!It's a simple procedure so can't cost too much money,but,the mental trauma ........Dude that's just not worth it.Just pull back the foreskin and wash it everyday!!!!
2007-01-11 00:20:18 · answer #5 · answered by m.a.biatch 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i have no exact price, but i'm guessing it wont be too much, cuz my parents werent charged a whole lot when i was a baby.
2007-01-11 00:11:44 · answer #6 · answered by Preston 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dude, get drunk and have a friend take care of this for you.
2007-01-13 12:20:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
get it done its better and its about a thousand
2007-01-11 04:44:43 · answer #8 · answered by Jack P 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no.... dont fillet the dolphin. leave the hood on
2007-01-11 01:30:19 · answer #9 · answered by wjk31092 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋