Defibulation to Treat Female Genital Cutting Effect on Symptoms and Sexual Function (2006)
This study is a Descriptive research regarding III FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Nour,Nawal M.,Karin B. Michels,and Ann E. Bryant
FGM/C Type(s): III
Health area of focus: Sexual.
Objective: To study the physical and sexual outcomes after defibulation and evaluated both patient and husband satisfaction.
Study Population: Consecutive women with a history of type III female genital cutting who underwent defibulation between 1995 and 2003
Findings: Of 40 women identified as having undergone defibulation,95% were Somali,65% were married,and 73% were between the ages of 19 and 30. Primary
indications for defibulation were being pregnant (30%),dysmenorrhea (30%),apareunia (20%),and dyspareunia (15%). Secondary indications were apareunia (20%),difficulty
urinating (12.5%),and dyspareunia (10%). Sixtyfive percent had a subcuticular repair. Forty-eight percent had an intact clitoris buried beneath the scar. None had intraoperative or postoperative complications. Of the 32 patients reached by telephone,94% stated they would highly recommend it to others. One hundred percent of patients and their husbands were satisfied with the results,felt their appearance had improved,and were sexually satisfied.
Geographical coverage
Region(s):North America
Country(ies):United StateS