Genital and Urinary Tract Obstruction as a Late Complication of Female Genital Mutilation at Latifa Hospital,Dubai,UAE—Case Report (2019)
This study is a Descriptive research regarding III FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Alhubaishi,L. Y. A.,Badawi,F.,Hotait,H. Y.,Lakshmiah,G.,& Fazari,A. B.
FGM/C Type(s): III
Health area of focus: Gynacological.
Objective: We present a 56 years postmenopausal woman referred with recurrent urine retention with urinary and genital tract obstruction following long-last female genital mutilation. She was managed by elective defibulation,with a satisfactory outcome
Study Population: 56 years P4 Postmenopausal lady and no post-menopausal bleeding no sexual activity
Findings: Female genital mutilation is a dangerous and dehumanizing traditional practice that needs to be stopped. It has long term complications that might affect quality of life. Many efforts were done to stop FGM with touchable progress but every now and then FGM complication is still seen. However,more legislation is not enough to stop the practice
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Western Asia
Country(ies):United Arab Emirates