The International Circumcision Information Reference Centre, which is sponsored by The Gilgal Society, exists in order that those seeking information about circumcision (whether for themselves or their sons) may have ready access to accurate medical thinking on the subject. Unfortunately much good material is only available in printed medical journals and cannot be reproduced here by reason of copyright. In some cases a short abstract will be published here with a reference to the complete article in the relevant Journal.
Although most of the authors concur with the research which shows that the maximum benefits from circumcision accrue when it is performed in infancy, it is the right and duty of parents to consider individually what they see to be in the best interests of their sons and to act accordingly.
The age at which young people become legally responsible for their own medical treatment varies from country to country (and, in some cases, from jurisdiction to jurisdiction within a country), and may be different from that at which legal majority is achieved. References in the articles on this site to such ages must be read bearing in mind the nationality of the author (or country of first publication of the article).
The material provided by the International Circumcision Information Reference Centre is by way of information only and must not be construed as 'medical advice', for which one should consult a registered medical practitioner.
The views expressed in the various articles on this web site are those of the respective authors. Whilst most authors are medically qualified and represent mainstream thinking regarding circumcision there are, naturally, other views which can be taken. No responsibility can be accepted by The Gilgal Society, The International Circumcision Information Reference Centre, its compiler, or any of the authors for any consequences which may follow from the use to which a reader may put the information herein.
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