Is circumcision popular in the UK?
About 9% of men in the UK are now circumcised according to WHO figures (other estimates are slightly higher). Meanwhile in the US, circumcision came to be so widespread, “it became part of how people viewed the normal body,” says Gollaher.
What does the AMA say about circumcision?
Our AMA: (a) encourages training programs for pediatricians, obstetricians, and family physicians to incorporate information on the use of local pain control techniques for neonatal circumcision; (b) supports the general principles of the 2012 Circumcision Policy Statement of the American Academy of Pediatrics, which …
What are 2 benefits of circumcision?
There is some evidence that circumcision has health benefits, including: Less risk of urinary tract infections. A reduced risk of some sexually transmitted diseases in men. Protection against penile cancer and a lower risk of cervical cancer in female sex partners.
Why do health organizations still recommend circumcision?
WHO notes that studies have shown that circumcision can help prevent urinary tract infections, inflation of the glans and foreskin, penile cancer, some sexually transmitted diseases such as chancroid and syphilis, HIV, and from passing on HPV which causes cervical cancer to female partners.
Is it cruel to circumcise a baby?
In general, newborn circumcision is a low-risk procedure. However, as with any procedure, there is some risk involved. The two most common risks are bleeding and infection. We’ll ask you if there is a family history of bleeding disorders such as hemophilia before we perform the circumcision.
Is there any medical justification for circumcision?
Sometimes there’s a medical need for circumcision, such as when the foreskin is too tight to be pulled back (retracted) over the glans. In other cases, particularly in parts of Africa, circumcision is recommended for older boys or men to reduce the risk of certain sexually transmitted infections.
Does anyone recommend circumcision?
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says the benefits of circumcision outweigh the risks. However, the AAP doesn’t recommend routine circumcision for all male newborns. The AAP leaves the circumcision decision up to parents — and supports use of anesthetics for infants who have the procedure.
Where can I get advice on male circumcision?
You can seek additional advice on specific dilemmas from the BMA’s medical ethics and human rights department, the GMC, or your medical defence organisation. British Association of Paediatric Surgeons – standards of care in religious circumcision of male children
Can a non-doctor do a circumcision in the UK?
Moreover, it does not cover circumcision carried out by non-doctors; nor does it provide a comprehensive detailed reflection on all the international and UK debates on the issue. You can seek additional advice on specific dilemmas from the BMA’s medical ethics and human rights department, the GMC, or your medical defence organisation.
Are there any medical benefits to circumcision?
The medical harms or benefits have not been unequivocally proved except to the extent that there are clear risks of harm if the procedure is done inexpertly. The Association has no policy on these issues.
What is the law and ethics of male circumcision?
They must act within the boundaries of the law and their own conscience, and weigh the benefits and harms of circumcision for the particular child. This guidance outlines good practice and safeguards which the BMA believes doctors should follow in the circumcision of male babies and children.
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