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Circumcision okay at older age?
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Any age: If foreskin is tight (phimosis) or you change your religion.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Yes: Circumcision is a safe and effective option to remove the foreskin no matter what one's age is. With proper pre-operative evaluation and counseling about the risks and benefits, a circumcision is a well tolerated surgery when done appropriately.
Answered 11/17/2012
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