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Information on circumsicion, including the latest medical and policy statements.

Circumcision

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

Circumsicion Not Essential

The American Academy of Pediatrics releases new policy statement.

American Academy of Pediatrics Position Statement

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

Circumcision Information for Parents

A fairly neutral brochure for patient education.

Conflict Regarding Circumcisions

Two parents, two opinions, what now?

The Medical Basis for Routine Circumcision

Fathering Magazine has a series of articles on circumcision.

Newborn: Care of the Uncircumcised Penis

Your free brochure from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Pain Relief During Circumcision

A doctor discusses EMLA and dorsal penile nerve blocks for pain relief during circumcision.

Recent Medical Studies On Circumcision

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

Should we circumcise our son?

A doctor and mohel answers your questions.
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