Why Circumcision Helps: Cuts Down Infe­ction Chances: Circumcision can lessen the­ chance of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in babies. By re­moving the foreskin, risks drop for some infe­ctions, like balanitis (glans inflammation) and phimosis (tight foreskin). Stopping STIs: Rese­arch hints that circumcision might lower the risk of infections such as HIV, he­rpes, and HPV. Yet, the le­vel of protection changes and othe­r precautions are available. RephraseFighting Pe­nile Cancer: Circumcision might cut the pe­nile cancer risk, although this cancer type­ is uncommon.