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* The foreskin ''does'' [[Immunological and protective function of the foreskin| prevent infection and disease]].
 
* The foreskin ''does'' [[Immunological and protective function of the foreskin| prevent infection and disease]].
 
* The foreskin prevents [[meatal stenosis]].
 
* The foreskin prevents [[meatal stenosis]].
 
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* Infant circumcision causes extreme [[pain]].
  
  

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  • Boys are born with a healthy, protective foreskin.
  • Circumcision is a surgical operation to excise and amputate the foreskin.
  • No disease is present in the penis of newborn boys.
  • There are no medical indications for circumcision of newborn boys.
  • Circumcision of newborn boys does not treat or prevent disease.
  • Circumcision does not improve health or well-being.
  • Circumcision does subject a boy to risk of hemorrhage, infection, and surgical mishap.
  • Surgical mishap includes loss of the glans penis, loss of the entire penis, and death.
  • The foreskin does prevent infection and disease.
  • The foreskin prevents meatal stenosis.
  • Infant circumcision causes extreme pain.