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Originally Posted by Hanni
From the same CPS site.
"There is evidence that circumcision results in a reduction in the incidence of penile cancer and of HIV transmission. However, there is inadequate information to recommend circumcision as a public health measure to prevent these diseases."
There is a whole section that is to long to post that states some studies show a correlation and some do not. There is also some concern upon review that the studies that did show a correlation may have overestimated the correlation.
I'm not saying that there isn't a correlation but it's not a great argument when there are alternative options available that will increase protection from STD's very near to 100%.
I'm not arguing against circumcision either, it's a choice, but it should be an informed one.
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I agree with you 100%. It should be a choice. Circumcision is surgery and carries risks.
Some of the studies I've read show some pretty overwhelming evidence that circumcision does help reduce STD/STI infection, particularly HIV. In Canada the incidence of HIV is relatively low, epsecially among heterosexual non-drug users. So you could argue that the benefits are relatively small. For me, I'm glad I had it done, even if I am very unlikely to be exposed to HIV.