Recommended Age For Circumcision

       The definition of circumcision or circumcision is called circumcision in medicine. Circumcision is a surgical procedure for removing the foreskin or skin covering the penis. And this action has health benefits because the aim is to make the head of the penis open so that it is easy to clean and reduce the risk of infection and can even reduce the risk of penile cancer or prevent various venereal diseases.

 

       Then the recommended age for circumcision, in general, parents still do not know when is the right time for circumcision of boys.
The right time for circumcision is classified into 3 groups, namely as follows:
- Less than 1 year old (group 1)
- Age 1-7 years (group 2)
- Age > 7 years (group 3)

 

      Of the three groups, circumcision of children at the age of less than one year can reduce the risk of complications due to anesthesia. Therefore, please note that circumcision is performed on newborns (newborn) is not recommended. Many benefits can be felt in children, especially when children have entered adulthood.

Following are the benefits of circumcision in boys, which include:
1. Prevent the risk of disease in the penis.
For example: pain in the foreskin of the penis called phimosis.
2. Reducing the occurrence of urinary tract infections.
This is especially beneficial in boys because the foreskin on the penis is removed. Usually, germs will nest in the foreskin of an uncircumcised penis.
3. For boys who have been circumcised, they will avoid various problems with penile diseases, such as infections and inflammation.
4. Performing circumcision makes it easier for boys to clean their sex organs when they are adults, so that the cleanliness of the child's sex organs is maintained.
5. Can prevent the risk of penile cancer and cervical cancer in partners.

 

       So, for an explanation of the benefits of circumcision, it is necessary to be aware of the risks of circumcision in children, apart from the many health benefits of circumcision, it is possible that there are risks that accompany it. Even so, the risks of circumcision are far less than the benefits of circumcision in children. Because if the procedure is carried out in a hospital with specialist doctors and other medical personnel who are trained and competent in their field, the possibility of adverse effects after circumcision is very small. If Hermina Friends want to consult with a General Surgeon or have other complaints, you can call 0821-3552-2454.