While the practice of male circumcision is older than recorded human history itself, its benefits to men are still a subject of debate. Various studies, medical and otherwise, have been undertaken on male circumcision but their opinions vary and, in some cases, contradict.
The medical profession is steadfast in its belief that circumcision is a course of action best pursued for religious and medical purposes. In fact, the medical associations of the United States , Canada and Australia
Despite that, a study by the American Medical Association in 1999 revealed that American parents arrange for male circumcision for their children "largely because of social or cultural expectations, rather than medical concerns." In other words, they opt for male circumcision because they prefer it over non-circumcision. This leads to the inevitable question: just exactly what are the advantages of male circumcision? Is it merely cosmetic more than anything else?
Based on several recent studies into male circumcision, its benefits can be summed up as follows:
1. Better hygiene. Since the foreskin has been removed, a circumcised penis is obviously easier to clean than an uncircumcised one. There is little chance of dirt accumulation which can sometimes lead to infection or a terrible smell.
2. Less risk of urinary tract infections. This is especially important among newborn infants. For the first year, the risk of such infections is low and manageable. However, beginning with the second year, the risk of urinary tract infections among uncircumcised boys increase by ten-fold. A male infant who acquires these infections also has greater chances of developing kidney problems in the future. The same risk applies to uncircumcised men although to a lower degree.
3. Less risk of penile problems. Uncircumcised men sometimes suffer from injury or inflammation of the glans (head of the penis), particularly when the foreskin of the penis tightens or narrows too much, making it impossible to retract. In severe cases, this may lead to pain and surgical intervention. Men with a circumcised penis do not have to go through this ordeal.
4. Less risk of penile cancer. Although penile cancer is rare, studies indicate that there is a higher prevalence of penile cancer among uncircumcised males. Somehow, the circumcised penis is better equipped to withstand penile cancer.
5. Less risk of sexually transmitted diseases. Studies also indicate that a circumcised penis has greater immunity against a host of sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV, the deadly AIDS-causing virus, and HPV or human papillomavirus, which cases genital warts and, in extreme cases, cervical cancer. This doesn't mean that a circumcised men has a license to practice unprotected sex. There is no such immunity against STDs. Practicing safe sex must always be of paramount importance.
On the other hand, a circumcised penis has its share of drawbacks as well. These include surgical risks such as excessive bleeding and infection, pain and the permanence of having a circumcised penis. Of course, there are ways to restore the foreskin but the point is, you shouldn't undergo male circumcision if you are not 100% sure.
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