Frequently
Asked Questions

A straightforward surgery called circumcision involves removing the foreskin that covers the penis head. The American Academy of Paediatrics declared in 2012 that circumcision had more positive health effects than negative ones. Thus, after assessing the advantages and disadvantages of circumcision for your kid, you and your spouse must come to a personal decision that frequently takes into account your religious or cultural views.

Adults must make a personal choice based on their own needs, wants, or health.

Debate about circumcision has lasted for many years. Procedures were always seen to be superfluous and unpleasant, but times have changed. Medical progress has made it possible for doctors to do almost pain-free circumcision operations that are rapid, painless, successful, and effective, and the advantages of circumcision are now better known.

There are currently a number of important studies and supporting evidence that link circumcision to better health and a decline in the prevalence of lethal and severe illnesses. The data supporting the benefits of circumcision, together with medical progress and improved circumcision methods, have led to a rise in popular acceptability and desire for neonatal circumcision

Number of different techniques to lessen pain, including:

• before the surgery, Panadol

• before administering the anesthetic injection, numbing cream

• a sugary pacifier to occupy the infant (not used in adult circumcisions)

• follow-up after circumcision to promptly identify any problems

To further ensure the patient's comfort, our doctor additionally regulates the atmosphere in the surgery room. Throughout the brief procedure, we keep the temperature at a warm and cozy level and occasionally play music to assist create a relaxing atmosphere.

Pain from the procedure is one of the hazards or potential negative effects (this can be extreme where the right type of pain medication is not used)

• bruising

• issues causing the penis to lose some of its functionality.

• in some situations causing the child psychological harm;

• the "violation" of individual rights because the youngster can't make decisions for their own body

Male infant circumcision may have certain health benefits, but there are also some reasons not to circumcise newborn males. We advise you to make as well-informed a decision as you can; the reason you decide to have your child circumcised will be particular to you and your family. Judaism and Islam both practice circumcision, and many Christians and adherents of other religions also do it for aesthetic and health benefits, as well as to carry on family customs.

Since newborn circumcision was frequently performed on the majority of male neonates in the 1970s for health reasons, many Australian males have had the procedure.