Patient's question:
How old does a baby need to be to have a circumcision? Because my baby is only five months old, can he have a circumcision?Doctor's answer:
Generally, it is recommended to wait until around the age of six before considering the procedure. If the child is too young, it is unnecessary, and infants and toddlers naturally have physiological phimosis or paraphimosis, which may completely resolve as they grow. Therefore, if it is not yet time for the procedure, it is generally advisable not to rush it. It is not necessary to do it too early, especially since infants and toddlers still have the possibility of complete recovery on their own. If there is a frequent recurrence of inflammation, it is necessary to visit a hospital for examination.