Preparing questions in advance can help patients and parents have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their or their child’s treatment options. The following questions related to the male reproductive system may be helpful:

1. Is my son healthy enough to be circumcised?
   
   
2. What risks and benefits of circumcision should I be aware of?
   
   
3. I’ve heard that circumcision reduces the risk of penile cancer. How common is this cancer?
   
   
4. Does my/my son’s reproductive system appear to be developing normally?
   
   
5. Is it normal for me/my son to begin puberty at my/his age?
   
   
6. How are my/my son’s hormones affecting me/him at this stage of development?
   
   
7. What can I/my son do to keep my/his reproductive system healthy?
   
   
8. Do you recommend testicular self-exams for me/my son?
   
   
9. How often should I/my son have a physical examination from a doctor?
   
   
10. Can you recommend ways I can discuss sexual intercourse, sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy with my son?
    
    
11. Can you recommend any local resources that may help me discuss sexuality with my son?
    
    
12. Is it normal for me/my son to get frequent erections and have frequent wet dreams?
    
    
13. Can you recommend any local resources or support groups that deal with adolescent pregnancy?