Circumcision Risks, Costs Higher Past Newborn Stage
Delaying circumcision procedure also linked with higher costs.
Delaying circumcision procedure also linked with higher costs.
Greatest protective effect observed in men circumcised at age 36 years or older.
Risk of adverse effects increases significantly when circumcision performed after infancy.
Findings add evidence to support the American Academy of Pediatrics’ infant circumcision policy.
The protection offered by circumcision against UTIs in infancy has been well documented and emphasized in the most recent recommendations.
A new study suggests that circumcision drastically alters the microbiome of the penis.
Declining rates of U.S. infant male circumcision could add billions to health care costs in the coming years.
The issue of neonatal male circumcision has long been controversial, with physicians continuing to debate the risks and benefits of the procedure.
Uncircumcised boys may be at higher risk for urinary tract infections (UTIs), regardless of whether the urethra is visible.
Circumcision may help protect against prostate cancer, according to researchers in Seattle.