Understand circumcision and talk to your children about it

June is the month of male health awareness. This is the right time to focus on all aspects of male health. In addition to highlighting the importance of eating properly and exercising, this is also a time to attract attention to health problems that affect boys and adolescents. Circumcision is a topic surrounded by misunderstanding. Many people also have questions that they ask are uncomfortable.

Read on for some important facts about circumcision and see some ways to discuss it with your children.

What is circumcision?

Circumcision is a procedure in which the skin of the Camatan, the folds of the skin that covers the tip (head) of the penis, is removed by surgery. Usually done immediately after birth at the request of parents. Men who are not circumcised can choose to do it later on too.

Circumcision is a practice that has existed for thousands of years. It has a strong religious and cultural ties for a number of religions. Many others choose it for reasons related to health or practical.

How common is that?

In the US, the 80% level of men is often quoted.

The most common circumcision in the Jewish and Muslim community around the world, with a level of approaching 100% in many countries. The tariff is much lower in other parts of the world. In most European countries, as well as most countries in America, on average below 20%.

Why is your child circumcised? Health & Practical Reasons

There are several reasons for your child circumcision:

• Circumcision makes it easier to wash the penis. But boys who have not been circumcised can be taught how to wash the area well.
• Circumcised boys get less urinary tract infections. The level for ISK ten times higher for boys who are not circumcised in the first year of their lives. Research has shown that the level of UTI in uncircumcised babies is one of one hundred, while in circumcised babies who are circumcised are one of a thousand. The level of UTI is lower in circumcised men as well, but the overall level for men is much lower than women.
• Circumcision reduces the risk of sexually transmitted infections. Some studies in Africa show that it reduces HIV levels between 40% to 60%. This tariff may not apply to areas where HIV prevalence is lower.
• Third, although the risk of penis cancer is very low, and is usually associated with HPV infection (Human Papillomavirus), it is slightly higher in men who are not circumcised.
• Finally, certain health conditions, such as phimosis, are associated with uncircumcised. This is when the foreskin is hard or painful to be pulled returnpotentially causing swelling and inflammation. In Paraphimosis, it is difficult to attract the skin proceed. This condition often resolves themselves naturally in children, or, if necessary, they can usually be treated without surgery.

Difficulty with circumcision

Like most medical procedures, there is a risk of bleeding and infection with circumcision (between 0.2% and 0.6%), which can be controlled by health care professionals in hospitals.

Circumcision also increases the chances of toysititis, inflammation of the opening of the penis. Meatitis can make painful urination.

Some people argue against it for other personal reasons. One of the arguments that oppose it is that because it permanently changes the body, such a big decision may only be made by the person himself, at the right age.

Talk to your children

All boys, circumcised or not, deserve to feel normal and be treated with respect. That’s why talking to your son earlier is very important.

There are several ways to do it.

A child might ask about his penis. This is the right time to strengthen respect around the body and appearance. You can tell them something like, “Not all bodies look the same. We can talk more about this when you are a little older, but it is important to remember that everyone’s body must be respected.”

When they are older, you can strengthen the message of respect, especially when boys start gathering in the dressing room for sports.

In all cases, it is important to talk about the need to wash the genital area regularly from an early age.

If an uncircumcised teenager is considering circumcision, he needs facts to make decisions. For example, they may have questions about pain. You can check information online together or recommend going to a doctor to learn more.

This male health month is the right time to commit to raising boys who respect each other and each other. That’s a lesson that will last a lifetime.