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== Statements regarding male circumcision ==
== Statements regarding male circumcision ==
Some medical trade associations have published an advisory statement regarding male circumcision. Male circumcision invariably causes [[Trauma| psychic and physical trauma]] and loss of various [[Foreskin#Physiological_functions| physiological functions]]. The statements appear to have been vetted by their legal department.
Some medical trade associations have published an advisory statement regarding male circumcision. Male circumcision invariably causes [[Trauma| psychic and physical trauma]] and loss of various [[Foreskin#Physiological_functions| physiological functions]]. When performed on an newborn infant who cannot safely be given general anesthesia, circumcision causes extreme, traumatizing [[pain]]. For good reason, the statements appear to have been vetted by their legal departments.


Typically, the statements may:
Typically, the statements may: