L13-FGM

Question 1

What is the definition of FGM?

Answer 1

All procedures involving partial or total removal of the external female genitalia or injury to the female genital organs for non medical reasons.

Question 2

What are the 4 types of FGM?

Answer 2

Type 1 - excision of the prepuce with or without part or all of the clitoris
Type 2 - excision involving part or whole of labia minora or majora
Type 3 - Excision of part or all of external female genetalia with stitching
Type 4 - Unclassified, including pricking, piercing, incising or any corrosive substances

Question 3

Why is FGM preformed?

Answer 3

Tradition, culture, hygiene, control female sexual activity, chastity

Question 4

What are the immediate complications of FGM?

Answer 4

Pain, haemorrhage, infection, fractures, shock (hypovolaemia and sepsis), death

Question 5

What are some long term complications of FGM?

Answer 5

Recurrent UTIs as with class 3 urine becomes trapped. Chronic pain
Dysmenorrhoea
Genital fistulae
Difficulty concieving
Keloids
Labial fusion

Question 6

Wha is the law on FGM?

Answer 6

It is illegal to perform or not report it