Benefits of Circumcision: It lowers the risk of getting HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases thus, in 2007 WHO endorsed circumcision as a way to help stop the spread of HIV It reduces the risk for urinary tract infection It protects against penile cancer. It prevents phimosis, paraphimosis, and balanoposthitis. Risks of Circumcision: Bleeding and infection at the site of circumcision are the most common complications however, the risk is low. Circumcision procedure: It is advisable to do the procedure in babies in their first 10 days after birth
