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The '''risks and complications''' of male circumcision are extensive and only gradually being recognized by medical authorities. Fendereski et al. (2024) found that, in the absence of the protective [[foreskin]], [[circumcised]] boys have three times as many [[penis]] problems as compared with [[foreskinned]] boys.<ref name="fendereski2024">{{REFjournal | The '''risks and complications''' of male circumcision are extensive and only gradually being recognized by medical authorities. Agawal et al. (2005) stated: | ||
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Although circumcision is considered to be a simple procedure devoid of much morbidity, it is associated with many complications like hemorrhage, edema, infection, meatal stenosis, urethral fistulae, unsightly scars, penile curvature, shortness of shaft skin, and partial, or total penile loss.<ref name="agarwal2005">{{REFjournal | |||
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Fendereski et al. (2024) found that, in the absence of the protective [[foreskin]], [[circumcised]] boys have three times as many [[penis]] problems as compared with [[foreskinned]] boys.<ref name="fendereski2024">{{REFjournal | |||
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Male [[circumcision]] is a surgical operation that amputates a [[Foreskin| body part]] with | Male [[circumcision]] is a surgical operation that amputates a [[Foreskin| body part]] with numerous protective, immunological, sensory, and sexual functions. When considering the complications, risks, and other disadvantages, one must consider the surgical risks and also the loss of function inherent in the loss of a body part. Adverse [[Sexual effects of circumcision| sexual]] and [[Psychological issues of male circumcision| psychological]] effects have been identified, that should be considered in assessing the total risk and losses of a proposed circumcision. | ||
A wide range of surgical complications occur in 2-10% of the cases. The risks are classified as [[bleeding]], [[infection]], and surgical mishap.<ref>Williams, N; L. Kapila (October 1993). "[http://www.cirp.org/library/complications/williams-kapila/#n14 Complications of circumcision]". ''Brit J Surg'' 80 (10): 1231-6.</ref> | A wide range of surgical complications occur in 2-10% of the cases. The risks are classified as [[bleeding]], [[infection]], and surgical mishap.<ref>Williams, N; L. Kapila (October 1993). "[http://www.cirp.org/library/complications/williams-kapila/#n14 Complications of circumcision]". ''Brit J Surg'' 80 (10): 1231-6.</ref> [[Doctors Opposing Circumcision (D.O.C.)| Doctors Opposing Circumcision]] (2008) provided a comprehensive list in Chapters 4, 5, and 6 of their classic Genital Integrity Policy Statement.<ref>{{REFdocument | ||
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Since there are approximately 120 million [[circumcised]] men in the [[United States]] today, it stands to reason that there are millions of men who suffer daily from the effects of these botched circumcisions and amputations. | Since there are approximately 120 million [[circumcised]] men in the [[United States]] today, it stands to reason that there are millions of men who suffer daily from the effects of these botched circumcisions and amputations. | ||
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Perhaps worst of all, more than 117<ref>{{BollingerD 2010}}</ref> to 229<ref>Baker RL. [http://www.cirp.org/library/general/baker1/ Newborn male circumcision: needless and dangerous]. ''Sexual Medicine Today'' 1979;3(11):35-36)</ref> infants in the U.S. die from [[circumcision]] every year. | Perhaps worst of all, more than 117<ref>{{BollingerD 2010}}</ref> to 229<ref>Baker RL. [http://www.cirp.org/library/general/baker1/ Newborn male circumcision: needless and dangerous]. ''Sexual Medicine Today'' 1979;3(11):35-36)</ref> infants in the U.S. die from [[circumcision]] every year. | ||
The typical circumcision of an infant boy is a medically-unnecessary, non-therapeutic surgery. It has no upside, only numerous downsides. | The typical [[circumcision]] of an infant boy is a harmful, medically-unnecessary, non-therapeutic surgery. It has no upside, only numerous downsides. | ||
Many men report a loss of sensation after [[Adult circumcision| circumcision]]. | Many men report a loss of sensation after [[Adult circumcision| circumcision]]. | ||
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