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Circumcisions are a common procedure in the newborn in the United States. Over 80% of all men between the age of 14-59 are circumcised. Circumcision is often done in the first week of life and has the medical benefit of reducing the risks of urinary tract infections, STDs (HIV, herpes, HPV), penile cancer, and phimosis. In this video, Dr Nari heshmati, a board certified OBGYN, in the North Seattle area, discusses the risks and benefits of circumcision