Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD Key Takeaways Circumcision can make cleaning the penis easier and reduce certain ...

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Male circumcision offers a degree of protection against genital herpes and human papillomavirus infections, scientists report in the March 26 New England Journal of Medicine. Previous research shows ...

Male circumcision is the surgical removal of some or all of the foreskin (or prepuce) from the penis. The origins of circumcision are unknown, and probably predate written history, but the practice is ...

Infant circumcision often enters conversation when early trauma is discussed. And well it should since there are documentable effects of the harm it can cause physically and psychologically. However, ...

The controversy over male circumcision has once again reared its ugly head. Once favored as a means to reduce the risk of infections and sexually transmitted diseases, then shunned in recent decades ...

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