FGM and adolescent gynae

Question 1

What is FGM?

Answer 1

Defined as the partial or total removal of the external genitalia in normal/healthy female genital tissue

Question 2

What are the four different types of FGM?

Answer 2

1. Clitoridectomy
2. Excision
3. Infibulation
4. Other

Question 3

Where is FGM most prevalent?

Answer 3

is most prevalent in Africa with countries such as somalia, egypt and guinea having the highest reported occurrences.

Question 4

What is the law on FGM in the UK?

Answer 4

It is an offence to perform AND assist in the UK
It is also an offence to sew a woman back up together once they have been uncut – deinfibulation- in the UK eg for childbirth reasons
It is mandatory to report
It is mandatory to report to the police if the woman is under 18

Question 5

What are the complications of FGM?

Answer 5

Keloid scar 
Infection 
Dyspareunia 
Dysmenorrhea 
Anorgasmia 
PTSD 
Recurrent UTI 
Chronic pain

Question 6

what are the complications of FGM for birth?

Answer 6

can result in episiotomy, c-section and PPH during child birth