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  1. Circumcision - Wikipedia

    There are various cultural, social, legal, and ethical views on circumcision. Major medical organizations hold differing views on circumcision's prophylactic efficacy in developed countries.

  2. Circumcision: Procedure, Benefits, Risks & Recovery

    Circumcision in babies is a very common procedure. The procedure offers many benefits, including making the penis easier to clean and reducing your child’s risk of developing certain conditions, such …

  3. Circumcision: Benefits, Risks, and Procedure - WebMD

    Nov 9, 2023 · Circumcision is the surgical removal of the foreskin, the tissue covering the head (called the glans) of the penis. It's an ancient practice that has its origin in religious rites.

  4. Circumcision (male) - Mayo Clinic

    Apr 20, 2024 · Circumcision is a surgery to remove the skin that covers the tip of the penis, also called the foreskin. The procedure is fairly common for newborn boys in parts of the world, including the …

  5. Circumcision - Johns Hopkins Medicine

    What is circumcision? Circumcision is the surgical removal of the foreskin, which is the skin that covers the tip of the penis. In some cultures, circumcision is a religious practice or a tradition, most common …

  6. Top 10 Questions Asked About Circumcision

    Dec 12, 2025 · Your guide to everything on circumcision including health benefits, risks and what to expect from the procedure.

  7. Circumcision: Preparation, Recovery, Long-Term Care

    Feb 4, 2026 · Circumcision is the surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis. The foreskin is the layer of skin that covers the glans (head of the penis). This procedure can be performed in newborns, …

  8. Circumcision Benefits - MedlinePlus

    Jul 30, 2024 · Circumcision is the removal of the foreskin, the skin that covers the tip of the penis. Read about the medical benefits and risks to circumcision.

  9. Circumcision: Is It Safe? Is it Painful? How Is It Performed?

    What is a circumcision? A circumcision is a surgical procedure that removes the foreskin (the loose tissue) covering the glans (rounded tip) of the penis. Circumcision may be performed for religious or …

  10. Circumcision - NYC Health

    There is new evidence that circumcision offers health benefits. The foreskin can trap HIV, as well as other bacteria and viruses that can cause sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and other infections. …