Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Resulting in Genital Tract Obstruction and Sexual Dysfunction: A Case Report and Literature Review (2021)
This study is a Exploratory research regarding III FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Seidu A.S,Osman H.D, Bimpong K.A and Afriyie K.
FGM/C Type(s): III
Health area of focus: Genital Tract Obstruction and Sexual Dysfunction.
Objective: The objective of this article is to illustrate how FGM/C resulted in sexual dysfunction in a young woman married for 2 years
Study Population: A 19-year-old female who was subjected to female genital cutting in her formative years
Findings: The findings present a case study of a 19-year-old female who was subjected to female genital cutting in her formative years who presented with apareunia for 2 years in her marriage. The results illustrated how FGM/C led to a genital tract obstruction with resultant sexual dysfunction. Examination revealed a Type 3 FGM/C (infibulation) with almost complete occlusion of the genital tract. She underwent a successful defibulation and resumed sexual activity with her husband within 6 weeks of the procedure. The authors reported a case of a patient experiencing sexual difficulties due to infibulation. Defibulation allowed this patient to engage in sexual intercourse with her partner within 6 weeks following surgery.
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Western Africa
Country(ies):Ghana