Many view the foreskin as an important part of the human body that is necessary for the protection of the tip of the penis. If the foreskin is removed, the exposed end of the penis may become irritated and cause the opening of the penis to become too small. This causes difficulty in urination and may need to be surgically corrected. Many also believe that the removal of the foreskin can desensitize the tip of the penis, causing a decrease in sexual pleasure later in life. Almost all uncircumcised boys can be taught proper hygiene that can lower their chances of getting infections, cancer of the penis, and sexually transmitted diseases.
Some parents worry about their child feeling pain.
Local anesthetic is injected to lower the pain and stress in newborns. They will also be given local anesthetic to control pain after the surgery. Problems after a circumcision are rare. There is persistent bleeding. It is normal to have a little yellow discharge or coating around the tip of the penis, but this should not last longer than a week or so.