The Circumcision Discussion

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I know this can be a HUGE debate, and I'm not looking to start any arguments. I was just wondering as you are OB nurses. I'm expecting a boy in July and not sure if we should circ. or not. My husband says yes, it's better medically in the long run. My gpa who just turned 70 had to have a circ. due to endless complications lately.

As nurses in this area, is the medication that they use good? And what are some questions to ask my Dr. about it. I already know that my hospital i'll be at uses a med. when they perform it, I"m just wondering what you all think.

Thanks

Jen :)

My 18 y.o. just walked in the room and I decided to ask him.

So I said "Honey, are you glad that your Dad and I had you circumcised when you were a baby?". He said "Heck yeah!". I said "Why?". He said "Well, its gross.".

From the horse's mouth . .so to speak.

Guess I'll stop feeling guilty.:)

steph

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I think every parent should watch a video showing the procedure, then they can make an informed decision. I would never suggest a parent watch their own child suffer, only because it's too late and would only make them feel bad.

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Specializes in ER,Neurology, Endocrinology, Pulmonology.

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I am wondering, why he thinks that having foreskin is gross? Kids usually form opinions based on what they are taught. :o

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Specializes in Obstetrics, M/S, Psych.
Originally posted by Anagray

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I am wondering, why he thinks that having foreskin is gross? Kids usually form opinions based on what they are taught. :o

Exactly. It is a cultural thing and is part of ours. I don't see it changing all that much in the northeast. I think probably still over 50%, maybe up to 75% still want the circ done. How is it elsewhere?

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Apparently in the west, the circ'ed boys are the ones in the minority. Hope they don't get teased in the locker room;)

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Specializes in Obstetrics, M/S, Psych.
Originally posted by fergus51

Apparently in the west, the circ'ed boys are the ones in the minority. Hope they don't get teased in the locker room;)

:chuckle Yeah...

"Hey, where's your turtleneck, dude?"

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LOL!!:D

I have just always thought that was the dumbest reason to circumcize. Like boys actually stand around the locker room looking and comparing turtlenecks vs helmuts?! That could be the new way for making up sports teams in gym class. "All the turtlenecks on this side. Helmuts, you're at bat!!!":)

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Specializes in Obstetrics, M/S, Psych.

Too much imagary happening here...;) ...that's enough. (I'll be good, now):saint:

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This article is a few years old but is still the best argement I've seen AGAINST circumcision. Includes photos and interviews with men who were circ'ed as adults

http://www.infocirc.org/MensHlth.htm

Sorry I don't know how to insert a hyperlink.

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I just want to say, my husband is not circumcised, he is also not gross ....

I know that male circumcision is not the same as FGM but the parents that do that to their little girls use the same arguments to justify it, "it is tradition, I am done I want my daughter to be too, society will ridicule or shun her" when we hear that argument we get outraged, "how can they do that to their children"

I really don't get why it is ok to remove a normal funtioning part of a healthy body

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Specializes in cardiac, diabetes, OB/GYN.

I have three sons and none of them are circumcised...I elected to have them be the ones who made the decision especially since it involved such a sensitive area...My husband, who is circumcised, listened to my concerns and went along with the decision...

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Specializes in cardiac, diabetes, OB/GYN.

From the beginning of time, most cultures did not do circs...There was no need. I think it is a personal thing and of course people should be allowed to choose whether or not they want to hack off a portion of their body, especially with regard to sexual sensitivity....If a 15 year old boy decided to choose to have a circ in order to look like everyone else in the lockeroom, someone has not done a good enough job of promoting his self esteem..Unless his health becomes an issue, that decision is one best made with lots of research into the area BY the teen AND his parents....So, I take issue with the comment about whether or not a person would give a child a choice later in life after they have viewed an adult circ....Maybe we should do vasectomies too as infants so the choices can be made by us for them...I know that is totally different..My oldest has absolutely no issues with it and he is 21...The other little ones (kids, that is :) ) are healthy and taught how to care for themselves...I appreciate the research, opinions and such, but it is a personal decision, and in my mind, just as much a personal choice as female circumcision is NOT allowed, in most countries....I think if you want it to look pretty and have valid views in one direction or the other, than do what you think is right....I did....Glad I made the choice....Glad those of you who chose to have your sons submit to it are happy with your choices also...

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