Benefit of Circumcision: To Cut or Not

Some parents wonder whether circumcision is a necessary procedure for their child. While scientific studies show some medical benefits of circumcision, these benefits are not sufficient for the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) to recommend that all infant boys be circumcised. However, parents may want their sons circumcised for religious, social and cultural reasons. Parents considering circumcision for their sons often have similar questions about this procedure.