The penis, being a vital
organ for sexual activity and urinary function, holds significant reproductive
and physiological importance. In some religious traditions, such as Islam and
Christianity, male circumcision is considered a requirement. However, critics
may express concerns regarding potential drawbacks. In the following, we will
explore the advantages and disadvantages of circumcision in a professional
manner.
Advantages of Circumcision
Protection against local
infections: The presence of the foreskin in uncircumcised boys can sometimes
lead to tightening of the foreskin, causing retention of urine or infections of
the glans (tip) of the penis. In chronic cases, this may expose the child to
various diseases in the future, including penile cancer, a serious condition.
Reduced
risk of urethral infections: Studies have shown that
uncircumcised boys are more susceptible to urethral infections compared to
circumcised boys. The rate of such infections was found to be significantly
higher in uncircumcised boys, ranging from 5% to 95% in different studies. In
severe cases, urethral infections can lead to complications such as meningitis
and renal failure, or even death.
Lower
risk of penile cancer: Circumcision has been associated with a
reduced risk of penile cancer. Studies conducted in the US have shown that
penile cancer is almost non-existent among circumcised men, whereas the rate
among uncircumcised men is not insignificant. In countries where circumcision
is not common, penile cancer can represent a significant proportion of all
cancers found in men.
Reduced
risk of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs): Studies have
suggested that circumcision may lower the risk of sexually transmitted diseases
such as herpes, syphilis, gonorrhea, and genital warts, which are transmitted
through sexual contact. However, it is important to note that circumcision does
not provide complete protection against these diseases, and practicing safe sex
and avoiding risky sexual behaviors are still important preventive measures.
Protection
for wives against cervical cancer: Research has indicated that
wives of circumcised men may have a lower risk of cervical cancer compared to
wives of uncircumcised men. This suggests that circumcision may have indirect
benefits in protecting the health of female partners.
Circumcision of newborn boys
has been associated with various health benefits, including protection against
local infections, urethral infections, penile cancer, sexually transmitted
diseases, and potential indirect benefits for female partners. However, it is
important to consider all aspects and make informed decisions in consultation
with healthcare professionals and in accordance with cultural and personal
beliefs.
1. If you look at the numbers, by the circumcision advocates' own figures, hundreds of boys would have to be cut in vain for every one who was protected from any infection. In fact it may offer no protection at all.
ReplyDelete2. "Other studies showed that 95% of children who suffered from infections of the urethra were uncircumcised, whereas the rate among circumcised children did not exceed 5%." That statement is numerically illiterate (innumerate). The two figures are unconnected and do not imply that circumcision protects. (If the rate of circumcision was less than 5% and the rate among intact children was less than 5%, that would suggest that circumcising INcreases the risk.)
3.The rate of penile cancer among circumcised men is NOT zero, in fact the AAP admits that circumcised men are at GREATER risk of penile cancer than men with a normal foreskin. To choose China, Uganda and Puerto Rico and ignore the whole of Europe and the English-speaking world, where men are not circumcised and there is less penile cancer than the USA is cherrypicking.
4. There are good studies showing that circumcision has no effect on STDs. Your moral agenda is out of place in a health programme and shows your bias.
5. Not true.
Genital cutting of any sex has serious inevitable harms and various possible risks. When done to non-consenting people it is a human rights violation.
I respect your views.
DeleteI must respectfully disagree with your statement. Although circumcision does carry some risks, like any medical procedure, the benefits of circumcision have been extensively studied and acknowledged by several respected medical organizations, including the World Health Organization (WHO) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
DeleteResearch has demonstrated that circumcision can decrease the risk of urinary tract infections, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and penile cancer. The AAP has even acknowledged that the benefits of circumcision outweigh the risks. Even though a small number of circumcised men may still develop penile cancer, the risk of penile cancer is still greater for uncircumcised men than for circumcised men.
Moreover, circumcision has no negative effects on sexual function or pleasure, as studies have shown. The idea that circumcision is a human rights violation is a matter of personal opinion and cultural beliefs. For religious, cultural, or health reasons, many parents choose to have their children circumcised.