Unexpected or unexplained neonatal circumcision
Dr. i have my babe 3 week ago the Dr. he did the circumcision to my babe he did`t explain to me what is the circumcision my question is if the circumcision is revercible or he can have surgery foreskin restoration please help me thank you. Alicia
July 6, 2010
Good morning Alicia,
Sounds like the circumcision of your son was not properly discussed with you.
Despite your misgivings now, a circumcision does confer many advantages health wise. Such as avoidance of phimosis, decreased likelihood of urinary tract infections, deceased likelihood of his acquiring HIV and sexually transmitted disease. It could be reversed later on after adolescence. There are conservative (non-operative) means to do this, but chances are your son will appreciate being circumcised. Doctors need to take time to talk to their patients and the family, so that you can make an informed decision.
Sincerely,
Harold M. Reed, M.D.
305-865-2000
November 26th, 2010 at 6:25 am
It is sad to see another Doctor blindly parroting the old “benefits of circumcision. Recent (last 10 years) info suggests no benefit in MOST cases.
Personally I wish mine never happened.
Yet you miss the best reason NOT to circumcise…
The owner (the boy/man themselves) is the only person that has the right. Only in a case of URGENT medical necessity should a parent have it done.