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Is male circumcision worse then female circumcision?

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Dr. George Klauber answered

Specializes in Pediatric Urology

Opposite is true: Male circumcision is a legitimate surgical procedure for removal of foreskin. Female circumcision is genital mutilation, includes amputation of clitoris ; banned in all civilized countries. Thus male circumcision is ok for religious, medical or even hygienic indications. Female circumcision is a crime.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

No. There is male : Circumcision ; female genital mutilation. Female genital mutilation can lead to death, severe chronic pain, hemorrhage, urinary retention, urinary tract infections, keloid scars, strictures, fistula, incontinence, infertility, painful intercourse, painful periods, neuroma, recurrent infections, septicemia, transmission of hepatitis, tetanus, HIV ; difficulty with childbirth. This doesn't address.

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