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What are the advantages of male circumcision ?

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Circumcision: There are many views of whether circumcision can reduce the incidence of penile cancer. In third world countries, penile cancer is still very high. Good hygiene is the best prevention for penile cancer. Most cultures have their babies circumcised

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Dr. Brian Nguyen answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

STI prevention: Many factors involved in this controversial decision...The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that it should be offered, but does not say that circumcision is necessarily recommended. In areas with high rates of sexually transmitted disease, it can prevent infection rates and decrease the risk of UTI, but the jury is out w/ respect to sexual function so it's up to the parents.

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