What is circumcision?
Q: What is circumcision?
A: Circumcision is an operation in which the foreskin of the penis is removed.
Q: How do people refer to someone who has been circumcised?
A: Someone who has been circumcised is commonly referred to as "cut".
Q: What tools are used for circumcision?
A: Circumcision may be done by a doctor using surgical tools such as scissors, or a plastic tool called a plastibell device, or it may be done with a laser.
Q: Why might someone get circumcised?
A: Circumcision may be performed for religious reasons, as part of certain tribal customs, or for medical purposes.
Q: Does the rate of circumcision vary from country to country?
A: Yes, the rate of circumcision varies from country to country.
Q: Is there bleeding when a laser is used for circumcision?
A: No, if a laser is used there will almost no bleeding.
