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When is the best time to circumcise ?
Circumcision can be done on any age group. Infant circumcision is cheap and convenient, but as outlined below age group between 5 years to puberty is the best time to carry out circumcision
a. Infant circumcision (form birth to 3 months) Practiced by certain group of Muslims mainly in Arab countries. In some Western countries particularly in The United States of America, routine infant circumcision is the norm. For Jews , the 8th day is a must.
b. 3 months to 5 years Circumcision in this age group should be avoided because i. Child can localize and feel pain, and can remember it too. Ii. Child may not understand the reason for his circumcision
c. 5 years to puberty This age group forms the majority of circumcision practiced by Muslims. In certain countries (Malaysia, Indonesia), group circumcision (form five to a few hundred participants) with elaborate ceremonies are still being held. For reasons outlined below, this age group seems to be the best time to conduct circumcision.
i. The child understand reasons for undergoing circumcision and will also be able to face the pain and discomfort of circumcision. Ii. Unlike infants, child is already toilet trained, and problem of fecal matter soiling circumcision wound does not arise. Child also able take care of circumcision wound. iii. Sociologically ideal, because after circumcision, the child will acquire adult status, and will be rewarded and welcomed within the adult circle. iv. Medically, this is the best time to perform circumcision, because the size of penis is not too small, easier to judge where to make the cut, and the growth spurt of puberty will further tighten the penis.
D. Adult and adolescent Circumcision for this age group, doesn’t pose much problem because patient understand the reason for undergoing circumcision and circumcision is usually done voluntarily. The main drawback is awkward feeling of genital being handled, and to explain long duration of absence from work. If news of the circumcision leaks out. It may cause embarrassment to some.
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