Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on June 19, 2008 - 3:58pm.
While there is some research that seems to indicate a higher incidence of infection for non-circumcised males, this can mostly be prevented with good hygiene (not to say that you are not doing this now.) You also don't forcibly pull back the foreskin in babies to clean. It will release on it's own and the baby grows.
I am an intact male, almost 40 and have never had a UTI or been the subject or any ridicule regarding my intact foreskin.
This is a very personaly/cultural choice that parents make for their children.
My suggestion is to consider your personal values and beliefs and stick to them.
50/50% is just saying maybe it'll help and maybe it won't. Keep asking your doctor for other alternatives.
Personal Choice not Medical
While there is some research that seems to indicate a higher incidence of infection for non-circumcised males, this can mostly be prevented with good hygiene (not to say that you are not doing this now.) You also don't forcibly pull back the foreskin in babies to clean. It will release on it's own and the baby grows.
I am an intact male, almost 40 and have never had a UTI or been the subject or any ridicule regarding my intact foreskin.
This is a very personaly/cultural choice that parents make for their children.
My suggestion is to consider your personal values and beliefs and stick to them.
50/50% is just saying maybe it'll help and maybe it won't. Keep asking your doctor for other alternatives.