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Circumcision for 6 month old baby

2021-01-11 06:45:13
My son is 6 month old and I request advice whether circumcision is advisable? Is it good for baby boy to protect infection in future . Kindly advice . He is currently healthy and active.
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Not indicated routinely, unless he has problem related to it

Answered2021-01-12 11:41:40

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Hi, Circumcision is not mandatory. if he as recurrent infection then we advice circumcision, other not required.

Answered2021-01-11 07:41:12

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