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Opponents of circumcision claim that circumcision is a procedure affords no medical or practical benefits, that it causes unnecessary pain for infants, that it seriously traumatises infants and causes permanent and damaging changes in the workings of a child's brain. The removal of the foreskin reduces sexual pleasure and performance.
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What benefits do advocates of circumcision claim about the procedure?
Advocates of circumcision claim it prevents infections (called balanitis ) on the head of the penis and reduces chances of penile cancer.
Can circumcision extend?
Surgery can extend, but the surgical procedure that does it is not called circumcision.
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Where can you get adult circumcision in Dallas TX?
You should consult a urologist. He or she will either be able to perform the circumcision or refer you to a colleague who performs the procedure.
What is a high cut circumcision procedure?
Having more foreskin removed.
How much does circumcision cost in the USA?
Circumcision is generally not covered by health insurance as it is not a medically necessary procedure. Depending upon the type of anesthesia used, the procedure may cost anywhere between $500 and $2500.
How can I perform circumcision for myself?
This is a surgical procedure Urologists do, not something you do yourself. The majority of circumcision in the world are not done by urologist but are done by people with no medical training at all.
Does Texas Medicaid cover circumcision?
Normally no. It will not pay for infant circumcision as that is not a necessary medical procedure. It will not pay for any circumcision done for cosmetic reasons. However, Medicaid will cover circumcision when it is medically necessary, for example when an adult male has phimosis, a chronic constriction of the foreskin that prevents normal functioning of the penis.
Does Medicare cover Circumcision?
No .normally circumcision is the removal of healthy tissue from the penis and as such is not a necessary procedure, on the contrary it is harmful. However if it is a medical necessity then chances are it would be covered.
What medical conditions are contraindicated for older boys or adult male circumcision?
Circumcision is a minor procedure and can be performed on virtually anyone without a serious illness or unusual deformity.
Organizations for circumcision?
No medical associations either in the United States or abroad recommend routine circumcision. Circumcision does not decrease the chance of getting any disease and has no known medical benefit. The procedure itself carries risks of complications and adverse effects, and this is why medical organizations oppose routine circumcision.
How much does it cost for an adult to get circumcised?
Circumcision with general anesthesia should cost between $2000 and $3000 depending on where you live. This cost includes the doctor performing the procedure and the anesthesiologist. As circumcision is not a medically necessary procedure, it will not be covered by most health insurance plans so you will have to pay for the full cost yourself. Circumcision has no known medical benefit, and routine circumcision is not recommended by any major medical association. Most doctors recommend against circumcision because of the possible adverse events following the surgery, including prolonged bleeding, infection, moderate to severe pain, and long term decrease in penile sensitivity and sexual pleasure.
