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2018-05-15 18:46:50
My baby boy is 8 1/2 months old. . is it safe to perform circumcision now. . if so how it needs to be done ? whether in hospital or in traditionak nethod kindly guide
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Best age is between 6 to 9months,, so it’s safe to perform now, it should always be done by Pediatric surgeon with full sterile techniques in a hospital, baby’s are sent home on the same day. They are smiling and playing, no pain, no fear of infection,, after this minor surgery.
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If not done before 9 months then postpone till 5 years
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If you can’t reach/ afford Pediatric surgeon in a hospital then go with traditional methods taking full aseptic precautions as there is a fear of acquiring HIV and Hepatitis B & C .

Answered2018-05-15 19:11:44

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