When we are blessed with a baby boy, we are added with the responsibility to decide whether we need to circumcise them or not.For people belonging to some faiths, this decision is already made at birth. In the Jewish and Muslim community, circumcision is compulsory and considered part of the faith to do so.The procedure of circumcision involves the removal of foreskin on the tip of the penis. It hardly takes a few minutes to undergo and is perfectly safe.
Here are some reasons why you should just go ahead with circumcising your son and not think twice about it:
Hygiene-Removal of the foreskin of the penis makes the genital area easy to wash. Since the foreskin has been removed, there remains of risk of contracting infections below the foreskin due to poor hygiene or lack of proper washing.
Less chances of contracting UTI’s-Men who have undergone circumcision do not experience urinary tract infections as easily as those who have refrained from doing so.
Reduces risk of contracting prostrate and penile cancer-Studies have shown that the risks of men contracting prostrate or penile cancer is less in those men who have been subjected to circumcision.
Decrease in chances of contracting STD’s-Circumcision reduces the chances of acquiring sexually transmitted diseases like HIV and herpes. Research has proven that it reduces the presence of bacteria in the penis, thereby not allowing the penis to attract the virus.
Prevents Phimosis, Paraphimosis and Balanoposthitis-Circumcision reduces chances of developing problems in the genital area, primarily relating to the retraction of the skin on the penis.
Additional tips:
- The sooner it’s performed the better.
- Choose an experienced and competent doctor to do the procedure.
- Decide on the method of circumcision with your doctor.
- Make sure that the surgery is performed in hygienic and sanitary conditions.
Of course you have those nagging thoughts in your mind about the complications in this procedure.
But don’t worry. Your son is going to be just fine. He will get through with the procedure and heal sooner than you can imagine.
