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Do Boys Cry During Circumcision?

Published in Circumcision & Infants 1 min read

Yes, boys often cry during circumcision, even with anesthesia.

The references provided indicate that crying during circumcision is a common occurrence, even when anesthesia is used. While anesthesia aims to reduce pain, it doesn't always eliminate crying completely.

Here's a breakdown based on the provided references:

  • Pain and Crying: According to reference 1, discomfort during the procedure can cause crying, "almost as much crying as the circumcision done without anesthesia."
  • Anesthesia Effectiveness: Reference 2 suggests that in approximately 25% of cases, anesthesia doesn't significantly reduce the amount of crying observed during the circumcision.

Therefore, although anesthesia is employed to minimize pain, it is not always effective in preventing crying during circumcision.