Expert introduction: after the birth of a baby boy, the foreskin does not recede. It is normal that the entire glans is wrapped. With the growth and development of the child, the foreskin will gradually loosen. Therefore, newborns generally do not need to be circumcised. However, under six special circumstances, male babies must receive circumcision.
Among the newborn boys, the vast majority of the foreskin must be wrapped on the glans and cannot be removed. Only about 5% of the total babies have foreskin that can be removed to the coronal groove. By the age of 3, this proportion can reach about 90%. Therefore, it is a normal physiological phenomenon that the foreskin completely covers the glans before the age of 3, also known as "physiological phimosis", which has no pathological significance. If the foreskin cannot recede to the coronary groove after the age of 3, it is called "phimosis", and circumcision may be necessary.
Does the baby need circumcision
At present, the routine circumcision of newborns is still controversial.
The view against circumcision in children is that as long as there is no absolute indication and good personal hygiene can be maintained - pushing the foreskin back above the coronal groove and removing the foreskin dirt attached to it every day can replace all the benefits of circumcision and avoid the risks and complications of surgery. Moreover, foreskin can not only protect the glans from being wet with diapers, but also maintain and improve the sensitivity of the glans to sexual activities in the future.
On the contrary, proponents of circumcision believe that the greatest benefit of surgery is to reduce the incidence of penis cancer and female cervical cancer.
The foreskin must be cut in 6 cases
Congenital phimosis: The opening of the foreskin is narrow. When urinating, the foreskin will first bulge like a balloon, and then slowly dissipate after the urine flows out. After urinating, some urine will drip out to dirty the underwear. In serious cases, the function of the kidney may be affected by the reflux of urine.
Acquired phimosis: because the foreskin is too long or too tight, it is not easy to clean, it may cause inflammation, cause the foreskin opening to become sticky and narrow, make the glans can not be exposed, and have pain and uncomfortable feelings, especially after erection.
Often suffering from prepuce balanitis: if it is difficult to treat or cannot give adequate care, circumcision is recommended.
The foreskin is too tight: parents are afraid of children's pain and dare not wash it, so there is a large amount of foreskin dirt under the foreskin.
Incarcerated phimosis: the foreskin can recede back to the coronal groove, exposing the glans, but it forms a constraint on the penis, and prevents the return of lymph and vein due to the inability to reposition. If not reset in time, it may cause swelling and congestion of the distal penis and foreskin, and even gangrene.
The foreskin is short and conical: the penis is buried at the base of the scrotum.