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There are many myths surrounding the topic of [[circumcision]] that try to justify the [[foreskin]] [[amputation]], which is medically unnecessary. They are all unproven and scientifically refuted. In addition, they are legally on extremely thin ice, since [[human rights]] also apply to babies and children. | There are many myths surrounding the topic of [[circumcision]] that try to justify the [[foreskin]] [[amputation]], which is medically unnecessary. They are all unproven and scientifically refuted. In addition, they are legally on extremely thin ice, since [[human rights]] also apply to babies and children. | ||
This article which was inspired by [[intactivist]] [[Shalea Self]], tries to list them in an alphabetical order to help people find arguments against forced circumcision on minors (aka foreskin amputation aka genital mutilation) easier. | This article which was inspired by [[intactivist]] [[Shalea Self]], tries to list them in an alphabetical order to help people find arguments against forced circumcision on minors (aka foreskin amputation aka genital mutilation) easier. | ||
== Cancer == | == Cancer == | ||
Circumcision does not reduce the risk. | '''Myth:''' [[Penile cancer]] can be protected by [[circumcision]] in childhood. | ||
'''Myth origin:''' [[Abraham L. Wolbarst]] (1926) | |||
'''Fact:''' Circumcision does not reduce the risk. | |||
* {{REFweb | * {{REFweb | ||
|url=https://www.cancer.org/cancer/penile-cancer/causes-risks-prevention/prevention.html | |url=https://www.cancer.org/cancer/penile-cancer/causes-risks-prevention/prevention.html | ||
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== HIV == | |||
'''Myth:''' [[HIV]] can be prevented by the "vaccine" [[circumcision]]. | |||
'''Myth origin:''' [[Robert C. Bailey]] (2007) | |||
'''Fact:''' Circumcision does not reduce the risk of [[HIV]]. Two population-based studies from 2021 have finally fully debunked this myth. | |||
Circumcision does not reduce the risk | {{Population-based studies}} | ||
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HIV resources: | [[HIV]] resources: | ||
* {{REFweb | * {{REFweb | ||
|url=http://www.drmomma.org/2014/01/hiv-aids-circumcision-resources.html | |url=http://www.drmomma.org/2014/01/hiv-aids-circumcision-resources.html | ||
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== [[Pain]] == | == [[Pain]] == | ||
Long term consequences of high levels of pain in infants | Long term consequences of high levels of circumcision [[pain]] in infants | ||
* {{REFjournal | * {{REFjournal | ||
|url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1595204/ | |url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1595204/ | ||
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96% of infants circumcised are done so without pain relief. The pain relief given (remaining 4%) is proven only mild relief with infant heart rate, blood pressure, and cortisol levels still rising greatly during the procedure: | 96% of infants [[circumcised]] are done so without [[pain]] relief. The pain relief given (remaining 4%) is proven only mild relief with infant heart rate, blood pressure, and cortisol levels still rising greatly during the procedure: | ||
* {{REFweb | * {{REFweb | ||
|url=http://www.thewholenetwork.org/twn-news/infant-circumcision-with-anesthesia-does-it-really-help-the-pain | |url=http://www.thewholenetwork.org/twn-news/infant-circumcision-with-anesthesia-does-it-really-help-the-pain | ||
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== Sensitivity == | == Sensitivity == | ||
Decrease in penile sensitivity long term. | Decrease in penile sensitivity long term. | ||
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== SIDS == | == SIDS == | ||
Increased risk due to circumcision. | Increased risk due to circumcision. | ||
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== STI == | == STI == | ||
Circumcision does not reduce the risk. | Circumcision does not reduce the risk. | ||
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== Trauma == | |||
Wondered what your baby went through? | |||
* {{REFweb | |||
|url=https://www.yourwholebaby.org/circumcision-videos | |||
|title=Types of Circumcision - Graphic Content Warning | |||
|publisher=[[Your Whole Baby]] | |||
|accessdate=2021-11-12 | |||
}} | |||
== UTI == | |||
'''Myth:''' [[UTI]] ([[urinary tract infection]]s) can be prevented by [[circumcision]] in childhood. | |||
'''Myth origin:''' [[Thomas E. Wiswell]] (1985) | |||
'''Fact:''' Circumcision does not prevent UTI. | |||
* {{REFweb | * {{REFweb | ||
|url=https://www.doctorsopposingcircumcision.org/for-professionals/alleged-medical-benefits/urinary-tract-infections/ | |url=https://www.doctorsopposingcircumcision.org/for-professionals/alleged-medical-benefits/urinary-tract-infections/ | ||
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UTI are a complication of circumcision: | In fact, [[UTI]] are a complication of circumcision: | ||
* {{REFweb | * {{REFweb | ||
|url=http://www.cirp.org/library/disease/UTI/ | |url=http://www.cirp.org/library/disease/UTI/ | ||
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UTI resources: | Here you find collected UTI resources: | ||
* {{REFweb | * {{REFweb | ||
|url=http://www.savingsons.org/2014/11/uti-resource-page.html | |url=http://www.savingsons.org/2014/11/uti-resource-page.html | ||
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{{SEEALSO}} | {{SEEALSO}} | ||
* [[Alleged reasons for circumcision]] | * [[Alleged reasons for circumcision]] | ||
* [[Arguments pro circumcision]] | * [[Arguments pro circumcision]] | ||
* [[Circumcision#Non-medical_indications_for_circumcision|Circumpendium: Non-medical indications for circumcision]] | * [[Circumcision#Non-medical_indications_for_circumcision|Circumpendium: Non-medical indications for circumcision]] | ||
* [[Trauma]] | |||
* [[United States of America]] | |||
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[[Category:Parental information]] | [[Category:Parental information]] | ||