Some doctors believe that circumcision for children can reduce the risk of urinary tract infections. However, this view has been strongly rejected by a number of other experts who believe that circumcision is absolutely not recommended. What about you? Are you planning on circumcision for your kid?
The American Academy of Pediatrics concludes, despite the risks, the benefits of circumcision for children are still greater. Recently, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also issued a notice, encouraging parents to be circumcised for their children. Although the final decision is still made by the parents, the CDC also recommends that doctors clearly advise the benefits, risks and other social factors such as religion for parents so that they can better understand the Essential when the child is circumcised.
The final decision still depends on the parents
1 / Benefits of circumcision?
According to research, the risk of urinary tract infections for babies who are circumcised is much lower than normal babies, although this disease is quite common in men.
- Avoid the risk of foreskin inflammation and foreskinitis.
Less developed risk of penile and prostate cancer - Reduced risk of HIV infection and other sexually transmitted diseases
2 / The risk of circumcision
- Infection
- Bleeding the incision
- Cut off the foreskin
- Some experts believe that the foreskin is a reserve in cases where replacement skin is needed for other parts of the body.
3 / Is it necessary to take the child to go foreskin?
In the US, many parents choose to have their baby circumcised from the moment they are born. According to the CDC, newborn circumcision is safer and faster to heal. Also, if the circumcision is performed after having sex, you will miss out on the chance to prevent HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases.
Only 0.5% of newborns experience complications with circumcision, but no complications are too serious. Compared with infants, babies over 1 year old are at greater risk of complications.
6 Signs of Baby Danger The first time you have a baby, you will have a lot of worries. Although it is not necessary to "panic" with any minor changes of the baby, the mother should not ignore it, especially for the following signs.
The cases of circumcision only happen when the foreskin causes negative effects on the body such as causing unhygienic, genital infections ... For children aged 4-5 years who have not yet dropped the foreskin or Foreskinitis, foreskinitis, you should bring your baby to the doctor for advice and treatment. More than 70% of cases can be applied without surgery.
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