Parents must be aware of the nature and implications of the procedure, and the risks involved. An elective surgical procedure is one that is not necessary for good health. It is important that you understand the well-established known risks of the surgical procedure as well as the possible, but unproven, benefits. While death is a rare complication of circumcision, it does occur. Boys with unrecognized bleeding disorders are at risk for serious hemorrhage.
Serious infections can cause irreparable and lifelong harm.
Occurs when so much of the prepuce is drawn forward that the entire penile skin sheath is removed. With erection, pubic hair can be pulled forward onto the penile shaft, and bleeding during sex can occur from shaft skin tears. Skin grafts are sometimes required. While more frequently a congenital defect, hypospadias can also result from circumcision. Loss of the glans has also been reported.