L8: FGM Flashcards
Def of FGM
These are procedures involving partial or total removal of female external genital organs for cultural or any other non-medical reasons.
Distribution of FGM
- It is primarily African)phenomenon
- It is virtually unknown in other parts of the world except () emigrants from African countries.
Incidence of FGM in EGY
- The year 2000 Egypt Demographic & Health Survey showed about ot ever married women are circumcised.
FGM & Religion
- Some people believe that the practice has religious support BUT it was practiced in Africa before Islam & isn’t requirement in Quran.
- Moreover, it isn’t known or practiced in Saudi Arabia & many Islamic countries.
- Although Christians in Egypt practice this behavior but on non-religious basis.
Types of FGM
- Type I
- Type II
- Type III
- Type IV
Types of FGM
- Type I
Types of FGM
- Type 2
Types of FGM
- Type III
Types of FGM
- Type IV
Complications of FGM
Complications of FGM
- Acute
Complications of FGM
- Chronic (Long-Term)
Late Complications of FGM
- Urinary
(painful urination, UTIs)
Late Complications of FGM
- Vaginal
(discharge, itching, bacterial vaginosis and other infections)
Late Complications of FGM
- Menstrual
(painful menstruations, difficulty in passing menstrual blood, etc.)
Late Complications of FGM
- Sexual
(pain during intercourse, decreased satisfaction, etc.)
Late Complications of FGM
- Childbirth-Related
- (difficult delivery, excessive bleeding, caesarean section, need to resuscitate the baby, etc.) and newborn deaths.
Late Complications of FGM
- Need for Surgeries
- Women with Type 3 might require de-infibulation (opening the infibulated scar to allow for sexual intercourse and childbirth)
Late Complications of FGM
- Psychological
(depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, low self-esteem, etc.)
