A Couple Who Is Expecting a First Child Comes to the Office

question 74

Multiple Choice

A couple who is expecting a first child comes to the office to discuss circumcision.  They recently learned that the baby is a boy, but they have not decided whether to have him circumcised.  The father says that he is circumcised and had expected his son would also be.  However, the mother says one of her closest friends thinks circumcision is "barbaric."  The couple wants to know the health implications of neonatal circumcision.  Which of the following is the most appropriate response?

• A)"It decreases his risk of urinary tract infections as an infant."
• B)"It is essential for maintaining good hygiene."
• C)"It will improve his sexual performance and satisfaction later in life."
• D)"One downside is a slightly increased risk of penile cancer in older age."
• E)"The most important benefit is prevention of all sexually transmitted infections."

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