decision he must first understand what circumcision is, why it is done, how it is done, how it affects the natural functions of the penis, and what the alternatives are. “Circumcision is a surgical procedure in which the skin covering the end of the penis (called the foreskin) is removed exposing the glans (head or tip of the penis)”(Love) The procedure is usually done on infants in the first few days of their life. A doctor does the procedure. Circumcision is an ancient and widespread practice
Neonatal circumcision is one of the most often executed surgeries in the United States. (1:130) In my clinical practice thus far, the question whether to circumcise male neonates or not is frequently asked in the postpartum period. Midwives play an important role in providing informed choice discussions for their clients, it is thus our role to present the research evidence available in order to help women make the right choice for them and their families. This paper aims to describe the different
Infant circumcision is one of the most controversial bioethical issues during this time. On one hand some researchers try and justify the practice of circumcision with arguments of hygienic issues, ideology, parental rights, cultural identity, and freedom of religion. On the other hand some researchers argue that circumcision violates morality, making the point that an infant being circumcised is absolutely unable to give consent, calling circumcision a form of abuse. Circumcision is the surgical
Introduction Circumcision is a minor surgical procedure that involves the removal of the foreskin of the penis. Circumcision is not only one of the most common procedures but is also recorded as one of the most oldest procedures, traditionally believed to be part of cultural and religious activities but has now become established in the healthcare world as being vastly advantageous for one’s health and is some regards, one’s social status. Circumcision is still widely prevalent in today’s society
Circumcision is NOT Necessary The baby, Phil, is less than a day old. His tiny head still slightly misshaped, his eyelids puffy, his mouth half-open in his sleep. The nurse has taken him from his mother and is carrying him to another room in the pediatric ward. The nurse clicks on a white metal lamp with a twist of her fingers, removes the child from a cozy blue blanket, and lays him in a cold molded plastic form that is bolted tightly to the counter. This form fitting shell is called a Circumstraint
painful one? Female Circumcision is a procedure that is a tradition to many cultures. The purpose of this procedure is to make women stay faithful to their husbands and not become promiscuous, as they get older. This procedure is not safe and has many side effects. Female Circumcision is a shocking procedure that cause women pain and suffering for the rest of their lives. The first thing I did was, I conducted a survey with general questions relating to female circumcision. The point of this
often talked about procedure called circumcision. Circumcision is the surgical removal of the prepuce, or foreskin, that covers the glans of the penis. The practice of circumcision has been around for centuries and usually takes place due to social, cultural, or religious beliefs. Circumcision is painful, and often the baby must be strapped down to a molded plastic table in order for the doctor to perform the procedure. Most medical groups now consider circumcision to be a non-therapeutic procedure
origin and reality of male circumcision and are under the impression that it is a painless and necessary procedure. While providing an explanation of a routine circumcision, being performed on an infant, Dr. Paul M. Fleiss reveals the gruesome truth that “…his foreskin must be torn from his glans, literally skinning it alive.” Most people do not imagine this is the way that a circumcision is performed, nor are they are aware of how the procedure originated. Male circumcision began in the US during the
The Covenant of Circumcision And G-d said unto Avroham: “And as for you, you shall keep My covenant, you, and your seed after you throughout their generations. This is My covenant, which you shall keep, between Me and you and your seed after you: every male among you shall be circumcised. And you shall be circumcised in the flesh of your foreskin; and it shall be a token of a covenant between Me and you. And he that is eight days old shall be circumcised among you, every male throughout your generations
Circumcision is a cultural issue because it has always been about the culture surrounding the medical procedure, rather than the medical benefits themselves. Circumcision has been a religious practice in many different cultures, ranging from Africa to the Middle East, and to Asia. While prevalent in both Jewish and Muslim societies, the earliest known documentation of circumcision comes from Egyptian hieroglyphics discovered dating back to 2300 BC. While the reason behind circumcision is currently
instances of circumcision have declined “to just 32.5 percent in 2009 from 56 percent in 2006. The numbers are based on calculations by SDI Health, a company in Plymouth Meeting, Pa. that analyzes health care data”. Why are so many deciding to not have the elective procedure even though the rate of complication is extraordinarily low? What about the arguments for hygiene, sexual satisfaction, psychological and social concerns and, lest we dismiss, religious views? Per WebMD “Male circumcision is a surgery
feet broken they would not be able to get married. To my knowledge this practice no longer occurs in the twenty-first century, but another practice similar to it does. This practice is called female circumcision and is widely known in the United States as female genital mutilation (FGM). Female circumcision is a practice that is conducted in Ethiopia and Africa; it can have extremely harmful side effects which have led to it being banned in the United States. Anyone found practicing FGM in the United
Circumcision On Male Babies In The U.S Imagine having a part of you removed without your permission; that is what some babies go through every time their parents decide to circumcise them. Circumcision is a surgery performed on male babies to remove the foreskin from the head of the penis. It is unnecessary and unethical to put these babies in a position that could potentially scar them for life. The procedure in unnecessary because the reasons behind it are contradictory and have many other
Circumcision is the practice, or ritual, in where both sexes’ genitals get some parts removed, cut, gashed, or injured; reasons may vary from improvement of hygiene, religious practices, to simply following family traditions. In order to reveal the head of the penis, three possible procedures can be performed varying from the Gompo Clamp, “a probe is used to separate the foreskin from the head of the penis (they are usually joined by a thin membrane). Next a bell-shaped device is fitted over the
Case Study: “A Question of Compromise” This is a case study regarding a family in Senegal that follows the Muslim culture. However, unlike most Muslims, they practice the form of female circumcision. The tradition is to have all girls coming of age to be circumcised; otherwise they would be shunned and would never be able to get a husband. The family’s tradition believes that if a girl does not have this procedure done, they will be considered deformed and their clitoris will hang down to their
Male circumcision is a surgical procedure in which the skin covering the end/head( foreskin) of the penis is removed at birth in boys. American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) states that circumcision is usually performed by a doctor in the first few days of life in United States and that an infant must be stable and healthy to safely be circumcised. In United States, circumcision is practiced for religious and social purposes, it started from Biblical times as God's instruction to Abraham. “Parents
Home Circumcisions Toronto You have just arrived home after giving birth to you beautiful bundle of joy. Before you settle into your new life you need to plan your child’s circumcision. This procedure is usually performed on the first or second day after birth. Although, within the Jewish population, is performed on the eighth day. The thought of returning back to a hospital after just leaving one raises your already heightened anxiety. We have the perfect solution. Home Circumcisions Toronto will
the years has been the topic of male and female circumcision. This issue has been portrayed in both ethical and political paradigms. “It is estimated that about 30% of males are circumcised worldwide for religious, cultural, and health reasons, most of whom live in major parts of the Middle East, Central Asia, West Africa and Israel, as well as in the United States of America, Canada, Australia and New Zealand,” according to Demuth (1). Male circumcision is the medical process of the removal of the
Also, America and Europe then began to regard the practice with increasing criticism. According to the article “Female Circumcision,” the writer says that,” France and England, for example, have instituted education programs in schools and hospitals, hoping to help teachers and health care workers better recognize not only victims of female circumcision but those who might be at risk.”Many African countries such as Sudan, Senegal, Yemen, Chad, Liberia and Mali have already signed. Though this is
The second reason why newborn circumcision should not be banned is that it decreases the risk of penile cancer. Being uncircumcised alone is considered a risk factor for penile cancer since it can lead to many penile problems that cause irritation and inflammation of the penis, thereby increasing the risk of penile cancer (“What Are the Risk Factors for Penile Cancer?”). In an article entitled “What Are the Risk Factors for Penile Cancer?” the writers state that “Men who were circumcised as children