Circumcision
Circumcision Basic
Child Development http://www.webmd.com/sexual-conditions/guide/circumcision Have you ever wonder what is circumcision? Well, if so, circumcision is the surgical removal of the foreskin, the tissue covering the glans of the penis. Circumcision is performed on the first or second day after birth. The procedure becomes more complicated and riskier in older babies, children, and men. During a circumcision, the foreskin is freed from the glans of the penis, and the excess foreskin is clipped off. If this is done in the newborn period, this procedure takes about five to ten minutes. Adult circumcision takes about one hour. After the circumcision it usually heals in about five to seven days. Circumcision may be recommended in older boys and men to treat phimosis or to treat an infection of the penis. Approximately 55% to 65% of all newborn boys are circumcised in the United States each year. Some health benefits of circumcision is that it decrease a risk of urinary tract infections, prevention of banalities and balanoposthitis, and reduce risk of some sexually transmitted diseases in men. Circumcision, also make it easier to keep the end of the penis clean. There are many risks to circumcision, some examples are, pain, risk of bleeding and infection at the site of the circumcision, irritation of the glans, risk of meatitis, and risk of injury to the …show more content…
A circumcision is a surgery that males have, commonly after birth. During circumcision, the foreskin is freed from the glans of the penis, and the extra foreskin is clipped off. After circumcision it takes about a week to heal. Just like any other surgery, circumcision has it pros and cons. The pros of circumcision are decrease risk of urinary tract infections and reduce risk of some STDS. The cons of circumcision are risk of bleeding, irritation of glands, and risk of
Circumcision Basic
Child Development http://www.webmd.com/sexual-conditions/guide/circumcision Have you ever wonder what is circumcision? Well, if so, circumcision is the surgical removal of the foreskin, the tissue covering the glans of the penis. Circumcision is performed on the first or second day after birth. The procedure becomes more complicated and riskier in older babies, children, and men. During a circumcision, the foreskin is freed from the glans of the penis, and the excess foreskin is clipped off. If this is done in the newborn period, this procedure takes about five to ten minutes. Adult circumcision takes about one hour. After the circumcision it usually heals in about five to seven days. Circumcision may be recommended in older boys and men to treat phimosis or to treat an infection of the penis. Approximately 55% to 65% of all newborn boys are circumcised in the United States each year. Some health benefits of circumcision is that it decrease a risk of urinary tract infections, prevention of banalities and balanoposthitis, and reduce risk of some sexually transmitted diseases in men. Circumcision, also make it easier to keep the end of the penis clean. There are many risks to circumcision, some examples are, pain, risk of bleeding and infection at the site of the circumcision, irritation of the glans, risk of meatitis, and risk of injury to the …show more content…
A circumcision is a surgery that males have, commonly after birth. During circumcision, the foreskin is freed from the glans of the penis, and the extra foreskin is clipped off. After circumcision it takes about a week to heal. Just like any other surgery, circumcision has it pros and cons. The pros of circumcision are decrease risk of urinary tract infections and reduce risk of some STDS. The cons of circumcision are risk of bleeding, irritation of glands, and risk of