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Poonam Puri1, Joginder Kumar, V Ramesh

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi - 110 029, India.

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Routine infant circumcision lacks medical necessity, despite potential benefits. Modern circumcision techniques offer safer alternatives, while female genital mutilation (FGM) poses severe health risks, including HIV transmission, necessitating global awareness and eradication efforts.

Keywords:
Circumcisiongenital mutilationinfibulationphimosis

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Ethics
  • Public Health
  • Surgical Procedures

Background:

  • Circumcision is a widely practiced, controversial procedure, particularly in Muslim and Jewish communities.
  • Medical consensus suggests routine neonatal or childhood circumcision lacks medical justification, advocating for its performance only when medically indicated.
  • Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), especially infibulation, is a non-medical practice with severe gynecologic, obstetrical, and HIV transmission risks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To critically evaluate the medical necessity and ethical considerations of circumcision.
  • To highlight the health risks associated with Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).
  • To emphasize the role of healthcare providers in eradicating FGM and promoting awareness.

Main Methods:

  • Review of medical literature and institutional guidelines on circumcision.
  • Analysis of health outcomes and complications related to FGM, including infibulation.
  • Discussion of modern circumcision techniques and their comparative advantages.

Main Results:

  • While circumcision may offer health benefits, routine performance in neonates and children is not medically justified.
  • Modern circumcision techniques provide safer, more efficient alternatives.
  • Infibulation, a severe form of FGM, leads to significant health complications and facilitates HIV transmission.

Conclusions:

  • Circumcision should be reserved for established medical reasons, not universal recommendation.
  • Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a harmful practice with severe health consequences that requires global efforts for its eradication.
  • Increased awareness among healthcare professionals and the public is crucial for combating FGM.