To circumcise or not to?
TO circumcise or not to? Arguments have been raised about male circumcision (the removal of the foreskin from the penis), commonly practised for cultural and religious reasons.
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TO circumcise or not to? Arguments have been raised about male circumcision (the removal of the foreskin from the penis), commonly practised for cultural and religious reasons.
Lately, however, more people are embracing the practice, for medical reasons. Many people, the world over, are taking their newborn babies for medical circumcision. Adults, too, have jumped onto the band wagon.
No doubt, circumcision has tremendous benefits, which include hygiene, because the foreskin is said to harbour dirt.
Other benefits are reduced risk of urinary tract infections and sexually transmitted diseases such as HIV, cervical cancer, penile cancer, and prevention of inflammation of the glans (the head of the penis).
Many people are torn between being circumcised or not, while for others, the decision is obvious because of cultural or religious beliefs. Before you make the decision to be circumcised, it is important to talk to seek advice from your healthcare provider.
Recently, the Government announced it would launch a national policy on safe male circumcision to encourage circumcision at health facilities as a way to curb the spread of HIV.
Children’s foreskin is tight around the glans and may not easily be retracted during cleaning, leading to accumulation of dirt beneath the foreskin. Before you make a decision to circumcise your child, know the recommended age, when circumcision must be delayed, who should carry out the procedure and the required care.
Sometimes parents are quick to take their children for circumcision and later regret after the procedure is not properly carried out.
This week, in Health & Beauty we discuss circumcision of children, when is the right time to carry out the procedure, care, risks and benefits. We also tell you why you should not shun the Jackfruit, that humongous fruit with a strong smell that, to some, is a put-off.
Share your experience in our interactive forum and get your problem fixed by our experts. Send us an SMS (type health, your comment and name and send to 8338), or email: health@newvision.co.ug, Tel: 0414337000 and Facebook (Vision health).
TO circumcise or not to? Arguments have been raised about male circumcision (the removal of the foreskin from the penis), commonly practised for cultural and religious reasons.
Lately, however, more people are embracing the practice, for medical reasons. Many people, the world over, are taking their newborn babies for medical circumcision. Adults, too, have jumped onto the band wagon.
No doubt, circumcision has tremendous benefits, which include hygiene, because the foreskin is said to harbour dirt.
Other benefits are reduced risk of urinary tract infections and sexually transmitted diseases such as HIV, cervical cancer, penile cancer, and prevention of inflammation of the glans (the head of the penis).
Many people are torn between being circumcised or not, while for others, the decision is obvious because of cultural or religious beliefs. Before you make the decision to be circumcised, it is important to talk to seek advice from your healthcare provider.
Recently, the Government announced it would launch a national policy on safe male circumcision to encourage circumcision at health facilities as a way to curb the spread of HIV.
Children’s foreskin is tight around the glans and may not easily be retracted during cleaning, leading to accumulation of dirt beneath the foreskin. Before you make a decision to circumcise your child, know the recommended age, when circumcision must be delayed, who should carry out the procedure and the required care.
Sometimes parents are quick to take their children for circumcision and later regret after the procedure is not properly carried out.
This week, in Health & Beauty we discuss circumcision of children, when is the right time to carry out the procedure, care, risks and benefits. We also tell you why you should not shun the Jackfruit, that humongous fruit with a strong smell that, to some, is a put-off.
Share your experience in our interactive forum and get your problem fixed by our experts. Send us an SMS (type health, your comment and name and send to 8338), or email: health@newvision.co.ug, Tel: 0414337000 and Facebook (Vision health).