What is circumcision?

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Circumcision is a surgical procedure to remove the skin covering the end (technically called the glans, often referred to as the head or helmet) of the penis, called the foreskin.

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Is it recommended?

 

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) writes and posts regularly on the topic of circumcision. Some direct links for your convenience:



Where the AAP stands on circumcision.​



Should we have our son circumcised? (The Mayo Clinic)



Position of the Center for Disease Control (CDC).

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Is Circumcision Good or Bad?  Medically reviewed last in January 2022

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Circumcision — A Surgical Strategy for HIV Prevention in Africa Ingrid T. Katz, M.D., M.H.S., and Alexi A. Wright, M.D.

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Circumcision Lowers Chances for AIDS

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Does His Circumcision Lower Her Risk for Cervical Cancer?  For more on this topic, click here

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ACOG - an excellent regularly-updated clearinghouse of reliable info & this FAQ's section

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CNN 2012 coverage of new findings

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Circumcision Lowers Risk of Prostate Cancer

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NY Times: Benefits of Circumcision Said to Outweigh Risks

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