See also:

• Health: Men's Health: Circumcision  (19)

American Academy of Pediatrics: Circumcision Policy Statement - - Article examines the pro and con issue of circumcision for newborn boys.

BabyCenter - - Find out what circumcision involves, what the health benefits and risks are, and other things to consider when you're deciding whether to have it done.

Medicinenet: Circumcision The Surgical Procedure - - Facts outlining the surgery, contraindications, pain, and complications.

MUSC Kids: Normal Newborn - Circumcison - - Considered an elective surgical procedure, provides a description, and how to care for a circumcised or uncircumcised newborn boy.

Newborn Circumcision Information - - Overview of the surgical procedure, decision making, methods, benefits, and when to call for advice. [PDF.

Pediatrics: A Trade-off Analysis of Routine Newborn Circumcision - - Study conducted on the risks and benefits of newborn circumcision. Provides details on objectives, methods, results, discussion, and conclusions.

PedsUroLogic: Neonatal Circumcision - - Information about the care of the infant penis, surgical procedure, complications, benefits, and risk.

UpToDate Patient: Newborn Circumcision - - History of the practice, benefits, complications, pain control, professional opinions, and where to get more information.