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How do i decide whether or not to circumcise my son?

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Dr. Mohammad Homsi answered

Specializes in Neurology

Circumcision: Male circumcision has a lot of health benefits and in some religions it is advocated like in islam and judism. It is known medically that circumcision reduce the incidence of urinary tract infection and penile cancer.

Dr Friedlander and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 9/21/2013

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