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Circumcision may lower prostate cancer risk

Posted on December 11, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

Interesting study involving 3,399 men. It was found that men who are circumcised before their first sexual intercourse have significantly lower risk for prostate cancer than do uncircumcised men (or men who are circumcised after their first sexual encounter). The … Continue reading →

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To circumcise or not?

Posted on November 9, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

Did you know that US circumcision rates have decreased from 79% to 55% in the past 20 years?  This has resulted in an estimated $2 Billion (Yes, billion with a “B”) in additional healthcare expenditures. The benefits of circumcision are … Continue reading →

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