Female genital cutting: clinical and cultural guidelines (2004)
This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Nour Nawal M
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: To review the literature,describe the types of female genital cutting,evaluate its immediate and long-term complications,and provide clinical guidelines for managing women who have undergone this procedure
Study Population: Obstetricians & Gynecologists,Family Physicians
Findings: The study findings showed that immediate complications included hemorrhage,infection,urinary dysfunction,shock,or death. Long-term complications included urinary complications,scarring,pain,infection,and infertility. Obstetric complications included lacerations,wound infections,postpartum hemorrhage,and sepsis. Fetal complications were rarely seen in Western countries. Women who had undergone female genital cutting experienced complications
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Not specified
Country(ies):Not specified