Post Date December, 02 2023
Rational phimosis before the age of 3 is a normal phenomenon
After the birth of a male baby, it is normal for the foreskin to not recede and cover the entire glans. Only about 5% of the total number of babies have foreskin that can recede to the coronal groove, and by the age of 3, this proportion can reach about 90%. Therefore, it is a normal physiological phenomenon for the foreskin to completely cover the glans before the age of 3, also known as "physiological phimosis", and has no pathological significance.
The foreskin has a protective effect
During embryonic development, the foreskin is closely connected to the glans with the growth of the penis and encloses the glans, which has a protective effect on the genitalia.
Therefore, it is common for newborn boys to experience symptoms, but it can protect the delicate glans, especially during periods when babies are prone to diaper rash. If you force the foreskin to pull behind the glans, it often causes injuries and even scars, and the child may feel pain.
Should the boy be circumcised?
Support: circumcision can reduce the incidence rate of penis cancer and female cervical cancer
In many western countries, male babies are circumcised for religious and cultural reasons. In the United States, it is believed that male babies can reduce the chances of penis cancer, phimosis and balanitis in adulthood, and also reduce urinary tract infection. Among them, the greatest benefit of surgery is to reduce the incidence of penis cancer and female cervical cancer.
Objection: The foreskin has a protective effect
The view against circumcision in children is that as long as there is no absolute indication and good personal hygiene can be maintained - pushing the foreskin back above the coronal sulcus and removing the foreskin dirt attached to it every day can replace the various benefits of circumcision and avoid the risks and complications of surgery. Moreover, foreskin can not only provide protection for the glans, preventing it from touching the glans due to wet diapers, but also maintain and enhance the sensitivity of the glans to sexual activity in the future.
At present, doctors generally do not recommend circumcision for boys. Although this operation is simple and does not require general anesthesia, and babies have no fear, if the foreskin is too long, it is not an indication for surgery. Of course, if the foreskin causes trouble, measures need to be taken, such as when the foreskin is often inflamed, the opening is too small, or too long, leading to urine residue, or even causing skin inflammation such as eczema.
