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Written by Melanie F at 25 Aug 2006 19:01:40:

I saw the following message and I wanted to reply:

I happened upon your website as I was doing homework for my human development class. I have three boys - 3 1/2 yr. old twins (identical/mirrored) and a two yr. old.

They are all uncircumcised (but my husband is circumcised) - and I have a few questions that my family doctor hasn't been able to make clear for me. The youngest has what I guess is called a "natural circumcision" - he has very little foreskin, and nothing is obstructed (he can urinate fine). Is there anything that I should be aware of in his development with this condition?

My reply:

My grandson was born with a "natural circumcision" and he will need to undergo a surgical circumcision when he reaches 6 months of age. The reason for this is because the "natural circumcision" is actually a birth defect. The specialist said if his penis is not corrected, then he will never have a proper erection, and sex would never happen for him. He would be impotent because the way his skin is now attached it would pull the penis into an arch if he did get an erection. The skin must be clipped and allow the penis to stand up properly with erection. He must be 6 months old because he must go under anasthesia for the procedure. I would just say, have a specialist check your son to ensure he will be ok as an adult. Just some friendly advice. :~)


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