Author: Carlos A Angel, MD; Chief Editor: Marc Cendron, MD Background Genital disorders are commonly encountered in the office of the primary care physician.[1] Meatal stenosis is a relatively common acquired condition occurring in 9-10% of males who are circumcised. … Read More
4.5/5 (2) By the staff of Doctors Opposing Circumcision Doctors Opposing Circumcision has reviewed the two-page American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) 2012 Circumcision Policy Statement1 and the accompanying thirty-page electronically-published “technical report” entitled Male Circumcision.2 The Circumcision Policy Statement was … Read More
Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting: A statistical overview and exploration of the dynamics of change UNICEF, July 2013 Also available on the UNICEF website. Full Text (PDF): FGM_A statistical overview and exploration of the dynamics of change Summary: “A new report … Read More
[A task force made up of 8 American professionals drafted this statement. This task force’s policy statement was accused of severe bias by many dozens of professionals from around the world in a response statement. Other organizations also responded very critically. … Read More
by Andrea Wilcken, Thomas Keil & Bruce Dick W.H.O. 29 October 2010 Also available at http://www.who.int/bulletin/volumes/88/12/09-072975/en/ Introduction Globally, 30% of men are circumcised, mostly for religious reasons.1 In many African societies, male circumcision is carried out for cultural reasons, particularly as … Read More
5/5 (2) Also available at: http://www.doctorsopposingcircumcision.org/info/info-forcedretraction.html WARNING TO PARENTS: FORESKIN RETRACTION OF INTACT BOYS — AN EPIDEMIC (And ease of hygiene for your child) In my capacity as the Executive Director of this international physicians’ non-profit, I field around three anguished … Read More
Male circumcision: global trends and determinants of prevalence, safety and acceptability World Health Organization, December 14, 2007 Also available on the WHO website. Full Text (PDF): Male circumcision: Global trends and determinants of prevalence, safety and acceptability Summary: “Male circumcision is … Read More
5/5 (4) Summary: Written by a coalition of doctors and other professionals, this document lists 9 things lost to male circumcision and 24 complications ranging from common to uncommon prevalence. In conclusion, alleged benefits and ethical concerns are addressed briefly. … Read More
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS Work Group on Breastfeeding Breastfeeding and the Use of Human Milk Also available at: http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/100/6/1035.full.pdf+html ABSTRACT. This policy statement on breastfeeding replaces the previous policy statement of the American Academy of Pediatrics, reflecting the considerable advances … Read More