Circumcision Risks, Costs Higher Past Newborn Stage
Delaying circumcision procedure also linked with higher costs.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Circumcision May Cut Risk of Prostate Cancer
Greatest protective effect observed in men circumcised at age 36 years or older.
Adverse Effects from Circumcision Uncommon
Risk of adverse effects increases significantly when circumcision performed after infancy.
Neonatal Circumcision Benefits Outweigh Risks
Findings add evidence to support the American Academy of Pediatrics’ infant circumcision policy.
Circumcision Prevents UTIs Long-Term
The protection offered by circumcision against UTIs in infancy has been well documented and emphasized in the most recent recommendations.
Why Circumcision May Protect Against HIV
A new study suggests that circumcision drastically alters the microbiome of the penis.
Declining Circumcision Rates Could Boost Health Costs
Declining rates of U.S. infant male circumcision could add billions to health care costs in the coming years.
Do you believe neonatal male circumcision is a medically justified procedure?
The issue of neonatal male circumcision has long been controversial, with physicians continuing to debate the risks and benefits of the procedure.
UTI Risk Higher Among Uncircumcised Boys
Uncircumcised boys may be at higher risk for urinary tract infections (UTIs), regardless of whether the urethra is visible.
Circumcision May Lower Prostate Cancer Risk
Circumcision may help protect against prostate cancer, according to researchers in Seattle.
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