Circumcision

A look at some of the information you need to understand before you make your decision.

Circumcision is a hot topic with many sides trying to give you their opinion. Here are some basic facts about circumcision.

March 1999, AAP says that they can no longer recommend routine circumcision.

A fairly neutral brochure for patient education.

Dr. Greene looks at pain relief for circumcision.

Fathering Magazine has a series of articles on circumcision.

Your free brochure from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

A few articles from medical journals about the appropriateness of circumcision.

A doctor and mohel answers your questions.

If your son is intact, you may wonder if you need to provide special care for his penis.

How did your family react to the news that you were leaving your son intact? How did you tell them?