WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for May, 1997: Re: uncircumsized husband

Re: uncircumsized husband

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 23 May 1997 18:46:06 -0500 (CDT)

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At Wed, 21 May 1997, Roberta wrote: >Does this have any connection with the studies that say Jewish women
>historically have a lower incidence of cervical cancer than the general
>population because Jewish men are circumcised? Is that story even true
>or just rubbish?

Roberta, It used to be true, but recent studies in Israel have shown an increased incidence of cancer of the cervix, approaching that of the non Jewish community. Different theories include the possibilty that when Jews were in small towns and ghettos separated from surrounding areas (by politics, bigotry and stupidity), it was unheard of to have multiple sexual partners as may have occurred in the "outside" world. Now, the new found freedom of the latter 20th century has cured the ostracism of the Jewish people but, sadly, increased the incidence of cancer of the cervix.

-- Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS OBGYN.net U.S. Representative, New York Great Neck, New York http://www.obgyn.net/states/bios/marchbein.htm http://www.obgyn.net/women/heroes/harveym.htm

*Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purpose only. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options.

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