Male circumcision

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Male circumcision is the surgical removal of the skin covering the tip of the penis.

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In the United States and in many countries around the world, circumcision is done on newborn boys for religious, cultural, or medical reasons.

Circumcision may protect against infections, including sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

Male circumcision is different from female genital cutting (FGC), which is sometimes called female circumcision.

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