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What are the pros & cons on getting ur baby circumcised & do they use a numbing cream of some sort so it don't hurt the baby?

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Dr. George Klauber answered

Specializes in Pediatric Urology

Open to debate: P:less urinary infections in 1st year of life, c:utis in normal boys are rare. P:cleaner if u don't wash.C:clean if u wash.P:prevents penile cancer, which is rare.C:avoided with good hygiene.P/c:may or may not improve sex, ?.P:avoid phimosis or balanitis, reduce risk of HIV or hpv transmission during unprotected sex, like dad or brothers if they are circ'd ?Important. Should use numbing cream.

Answered 6/10/2014

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