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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We circumsized.  DS is now 2.  We're Jewish but not particularly observant; I was on the fence.  I did question our OB (who performed it--I disagree that you need a moyel, you just want someone who's done a lot of circumcisions) about the anesthesia used, and was satisfied with his answer (nerve block).  The procedure also did not last 20-40 minutes as a pp said.

I did a fair amount of research beforehand and also concluded that it was largely a wash.  It's true that the HIV/STD work may not apply to U.S. men but that really hasn't been studied.  I have never heard of anyone who has been circumsized later say they wish they weren't.  The procedure is very quick, and DS seemed to have minimal discomfort afterwards, and it healed quickly.

On the flip side, I certainly see the argument that it's unnecessary and holds no real value.  [b]My only concern about not circumcizing was caring for an un-circed penis.  I have heard stories of infection and other problems that arise (perhaps when parents don't know what they're doing, perhaps not--but I put myself in the "don't know what I'm doing" category).[/b]

I know there is always a lot of talk pushing moyels, but I've found the bris's I've attended quite disturbing and less anesthesia was used (just numbing cream).  And these were done by moyels who were also physicians.  I'm sure there are some moyels whose skills and attention to pain control exceed other doctors, but it's not necessarily a given.

I agree with pp's who say that it's pretty evenly split these days between boys who are circumcized and boys who are not, so I wouldn't base your decision on worrying about DS looking like everyone else.[/quote]

Just in case anyone reading feels they are in this "I don't know what I'm doing" category, I thought I would post some quick-read references.  The bottom line is 1) Don't do anything to the intact penis but swish it gently around in the tub (until puberty, when your son can retract himself and rinse with plain water), and 2) Don't let anyone retract the foreskin.   Caring for the intact penis is extremely easy and straightforward.  No mystery here -- please don't let this concern get in the way of leaving your son intact if that's what you would otherwise be inclined to do.

http://pediatrics.about.com/od/weeklyquestion/a/04_penis_care.htm
http://www.cirp.org/library/normal/aap/
http://www.drmomma.org/2010/01/basic-care-of-intact-child.html
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