When should circumcision be performed?

When should circumcision be performed?

When should circumcision be performed, circumcision is psychologically very important and it is necessary to choose an age that will not cause trauma for the child.
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Children who will be circumcised are very afraid of this situation and do not want to be circumcised. When they are circumcised, this situation creates a trauma for them and they can never forget this situation, they always remember it badly. For this reason, families should choose the most appropriate age to circumcise their children.

So when should circumcision be performed? It is known that the most appropriate age or period for circumcision is the newborn period. Circumcision not performed in the newborn period can be performed before the age of 2. However, it is not recommended and preferred to perform circumcision at the ages of 3, 4, and 5. There is also no harm in circumcision in the primary school period, that is, at the age of 6 and later. Because in this period, the child can be told what circumcision is and why it is necessary and how it is done. At the age of 6 and after, the possibility of problems is very low because children are aware of circumcision.
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The age of the child to be circumcised determines the appropriate time for circumcision. Circumcision can be performed at any time for infants and preschool children. But if a child in primary school will be circumcised, the best time is during the holidays. Because there is a certain recovery period after the circumcision operation. This period can only be found during the semester break and summer vacation. During the summer vacation, circumcision operations usually start with the vacation of schools. After a one-week recovery period, the child can enjoy the summer vacation.

What Should Be Considered After Circumcision?

When should circumcision be performed and what should be considered?

- The circumcised child or baby should be bathed at least 24 hours after circumcision.

- In order to prevent the circumcised child from getting any infection, the penis should not be cleaned with soap or similar products. Otherwise, irritation may occur, pain may increase and infection may occur.

- The child should rest for 1 or 2 days after circumcision.

- After circumcision, circumcision underpants can be worn to protect the penis.

- No product not recommended by the doctor should be applied to the penis to heal quickly.

- The diaper of the circumcised baby should be changed frequently.

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By paying attention to these issues, recovery is seen without any problems.
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CreatorNP Istanbul Hospital Editorial Board
Updated At05 March 2024
Created At25 May 2019
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