What does the CDC say about circumcision?

Circumcision does reduce the risk of urinary tract infections in infants, according to the CDC guidelines. The most common risks associated with the procedure include bleeding and infection.

What is the current August 2012 stance of the American Academy of Pediatrics with respect to male circumcision for infants?

The American Academy of Pediatricians (AAP) caused a stir in the medical, and more so, in the human rights fields when it issued a policy statement on August 27, 2012, concluding that circumcision of male newborns has preventive health benefits that outweigh the risks of the procedure.

Does AAP recommend circumcision?

A revised AAP policy statement does not recommend routine circumcision for newborn males, but it does say current evidence indicates the health benefits of the procedure outweigh the risks.

Does APA 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.

Can you get diseases from not being circumcised?

Background. Several studies have shown that compared with circumcised men, uncircumcised men are at higher risk for acquiring some sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) including chancroid, chlamydia, gonorrhoea, syphilis,1–3 and lower risk for acquiring genital herpes and genital warts.

Are there any downsides to circumcision?

Circumcision Side Effects One to 3 percent of circumcisions will result in minor complications, such as extra bleeding or infection, which topical antibiotics can clear up. Other risks include poor cosmesis (the penis doesn’t look right) and penile adhesions.

Do most pediatricians recommend circumcision?

Pediatricians Decide Boys Are Better Off Circumcised Than Not : Shots – Health News A doctors group has revised its recommendation after concluding that circumcision helps protect the health of baby boys. Circumcised males are far less likely to get infected with a long list of sexually transmitted diseases, they say.

What happens if a baby doesn’t get circumcised?

Problems with the penis (such as irritation) can happen with or without circumcision. There is no difference in health and cleanliness (hygiene) with or without circumcision, as long as a boy can handle cleaning and care. There is a higher risk of urinary tract infection (UTI) in uncircumcised boys.

Is circumcision recommended in Canada?

The Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS) does not recommend circumcision as a routine procedure for all newborn males, but there may be benefits for some. Health benefits of circumcision include being less likely to get urinary tract infections (UTIs) or sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

Can you get STDs If you’re circumcised?

When was the last American Academy of Pediatrics statement on circumcision?

The American Academy of Pediatrics’ (AAP) statement on circumcision of the newborn penis was last issued in May 1999. 1 The Circumcision Policy Statement recognized the health benefits of circumcision but did not deem the procedure to be a medical necessity for the well-being of the child.

Is the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists in favor of circumcision?

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has endorsed this statement. Systematic evaluation of English-language peer-reviewed literature from 1995 through 2010 indicates that preventive health benefits of elective circumcision of male newborns outweigh the risks of the procedure.

When do parents need to know about circumcision?

Parents are entitled to factually correct, nonbiased information about circumcision and should receive this information from clinicians before conception or early in pregnancy, which is when parents typically make circumcision decisions. Parents should determine what is in the best interest of their child.

What was the percentage of circumcision in the United States in 2010?

Overall from 1999 to 2010, the CDC’s weighted analysis found that the approximate percentage of newborn US males who were circumcised was approximately 59.1% according to the NHDS, 57.8% according to the NIS, and 55.8% according to the CDM.