What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About(TM): Circumcision: Untold Facts on America's Most Widely Perfomed-and Most Unnecessary-SurgeryThis guide aims to explode the myths and misinformation about circumcision in an accessible, easy-to-read format. After describing the anatomy of the penis, the book explains the procedure, describes the risks associated and debunks the six most common reasons doctors will give when recommending it. |
Contents
The Functions of the Foreskin | |
What Happens to a Baby During a Circumcision? | |
Proven Complications and Risks of Circumcision | |
Disadvantages of Circumcision | |
Circumcision in Religion | |
The History of Circumcision | |
Are There Medical Benefits to Routine Circumcision? | |
The Care of Your Sons Intact Penis | |
Afterthoughts | |
Other editions - View all
What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About(TM): Circumcision: Untold Facts on ... Paul M. Fleiss,Frederick M. Hodges No preview available - 2002 |
What Your Doctor May Not Tell You about Circumcision Paul Fleiss,Frederick Mansfield Hodges No preview available - 2002 |
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