FGM

Question 1

What does female genital mutilation (FGM) refer to?

Answer 1

Female genital mutilation (FGM) refers to all procedures involving partial or total removal of the external female genitalia or other injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons.

Question 2

What is the WHO FGM Classification?

Answer 2

The WHO FGM Classification categorizes FGM into four types based on the extent and nature of the procedure.

Question 3

What is Type 1 FGM?

Answer 3

Type 1 FGM is the partial or total removal of the clitoris and/or the prepuce (clitoridectomy).

Question 4

What is Type 2 FGM?

Answer 4

Type 2 FGM is the partial or total removal of the clitoris and the labia minora, with or without excision of the labia majora (excision).

Question 5

What is Type 3 FGM?

Answer 5

Type 3 FGM is the narrowing of the vaginal orifice with the creation of a covering seal by cutting and appositioning the labia minora and/or the labia majora, with or without excision of the clitoris (infibulation).

Question 6

What is Type 4 FGM?

Answer 6

Type 4 FGM includes all other harmful procedures to the female genitalia for non-medical purposes, such as pricking, piercing, incising, scraping, and cauterization.