Many people decide for or against circumcision before they know much about it. This is a decision that should be taken very seriously and one that is evaluated from both sides. If you are not interested in circumcision and have all the facts on why you should not circumcise your child then you may be interested in some of the reasons why you should.

The major reasons why parents circumcise their sons is because of medical reason, personal/religious beliefs, and social pressure. The procedure is fast and simple, although it likely causes slight pain to the infant. There are several benefits circumcised males experience, according to studies.

One study shows that infants who have been circumcised have lower chances of having urinary tract infections. The study found that uncircumcised boys were 10 times more likely to develop this infection. Urinary tract infection in newborns can be dangerous and lead to other infection and complications like bone marrow infection, kidney failure, meningitis and the like.

Other benefits of circumcising your son include lowering his risk for thrush, penile cancer, STDs, and the like. Currently, there are conflicting reports about whether circumcising or not circumcising will help reduce the risk of AIDS and other STDs.

Another benefit of circumcision is that boys will have less infection and irritation, like posthitis, paraphimosis, balantis, and the like. Some studies also show that women may be at risk when they have sexual partners who have not been circumcised. This is because complications in the women like ectopic pregnancy, cervical cancer, herpes, and even Chlamydia could develop.

Some doctors and parents feel that circumcising their child will allow them to care for their own body and bathe it. Parents should teach their children how to care for a penis that has not been circumcised so that they may ensure proper hygiene and reduce the risk of catching an infection.

In general, Americans find a circumcised penis more attractive, so this is a pro for circumcision. Your child will look most like the rest of his peers and will not be made fun of for being circumcised. It’s a good idea, too, for the son to look like his father.

There are many things that come into play when it comes to circumcision and the two sides. However, this is a topic that parents will need to consider and discuss to ensure they make the right decision for them.

Posted in Circumcision

Related Articles:

• Can a Circumcision be Performed at any Age or Only on Infants?
• Circumcision Basics
• Why is Circumcision so Popular in the US and Nowhere Else?
• Does Circumcision Leave A Scar?
• Circumcision and HIV
• The Pros & Cons Of Homeschooling
• Why Do They Circumcise Babies?
• How is Circumcision Performed?
• Being Held-Back/Repeating Kindergarten – Pros & Cons
• Adopting an Older Child Pros and Cons