Circumcised men are less likely to acquire a sexually transmitted infection according to research from Christchurch School of Medicine in New Zealand. Data were collected on males who had circumcisions before the age of 15 years, then again 25 years later. The same men were found to have a reduced risk of sexually transmitted infection acquisition and transmission by up to one half. Researchers believe this points to the benefits of routine neonatal circumcision.
Source: David M. Fergusson, Joseph M. Boden, and L. John Horwood. Circumcision Status and Risk of Sexually Transmitted Infection in Young Adult Males: An Analysis of a Longitudinal Birth Cohort. Pediatrics Nov 2006; 118: 1971 - 1977.Circumcision-Should I have my boy circumcised?
Source: David M. Fergusson, Joseph M. Boden, and L. John Horwood. Circumcision Status and Risk of Sexually Transmitted Infection in Young Adult Males: An Analysis of a Longitudinal Birth Cohort. Pediatrics Nov 2006; 118: 1971 - 1977.
Routine male circumcision remains a controversial area of preventative male medicine. A policy statement on circumcision by the American Academy of Pediatrics was issued in March 1999 The policy states : "Existing scientific evidence demonstrates potential medical benefits of newborn male circumcision; however, these data are not sufficient to recommend routine neonatal circumcision." They have not reversed their policy.
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