Benefits of Circumcision

Many male kids get circumcised within the first week after birth. If your doctor has informed you that you're expecting a boy, the decision to circumcise or not circumcise your baby after birth is one that you'll have to make soon enough. Having all the information about the procedure will help you make the best decision for your child's health. Your circumcision doctor in San Diego, CA, at Children's Healthcare Medical Associates, will help you get all the information you need.

What Is Circumcision?

Circumcision is a surgical procedure involving the removal of the foreskin, a skin flap around the head of the penis. This procedure is usually done within the first month after birth but can also be performed in older children and adults. However, circumcision in older kids and adults takes longer and would require anesthesia.

Benefits of Circumcision

Religious and cultural beliefs are some of the reasons why some parents opt to have their newborn boys circumcised. However, circumcision has medical benefits too. Some of the medical benefits of circumcision include:

  • Reduces Risk of STDs - Circumcision can reduce your child's risk of STDs such as HIV, syphilis, and genital herpes. The foreskin may also make identifying early signs of STDs challenging.
  • Reduces Cancer Risk - Circumcision may reduce your child's risk of penile cancer. This procedure also lowers the cervical cancer risk in their partners.
  • Reduces UTI - The challenges of maintaining proper foreskin hygiene may increase your child's risk of urinary tract infections. With the foreskin removed, your child's risk of UTIs reduces.

Despite these benefits, the American Academy of Pediatrics doesn't yet recommend circumcision as a routine procedure. So, it's up to the parents to weigh their options with their circumcision doctor in San Diego, CA, and decide for their baby.

Risks of Circumcision

Circumcision is pretty safe and will not significantly affect your child's sexual function later in life. Possible risks are minimal and include:

  • Pain
  • Bleeding
  • Infection
  • Irritation
  • Reaction to anesthesia

If you'd love to learn more about what circumcision entails for your baby boy, call (619) 297-5437 to schedule a consultation with your circumcision doctor in San Diego, CA, at Children's Healthcare Medical Associates.

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