Various forms of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) have been performed for
millennia and continue to be prevalent in parts of Africa. Although the health consequences …

Background The health complications experienced by women having undergone female
genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) are a source of growing concern to healthcare workers …

Background Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) is a nonmedical procedure entailing
the modification of the external female genitalia. A description of the prevalence and …

In our recent systematic review in Obstetrics and Gynecology International of the association
between FGM/C and obstetric harm we concluded that FGM/C significantly increases the risk …

Introduction Birth-related perineal trauma (BPT) is a common consequence of vaginal births.
When poorly managed, BPT can result in increased morbidity and mortality due to infections …

Due to its negative impact on public health, female circumcision (FC) has gained increased
attention from international communities and the Norwegian public in recent decades. In …

Background Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a traditional harmful practice affecting 200
million women and girls globally. Health complications of FGM occur immediately and over …

Background Maternal mortality and morbidity remain unacceptably high in developing
countries. Behind every maternal death, many other women suffered from acute and chronic …

Objective: To strengthen the national framework for care of adolescents and women affected
by female genital cutting (FGC) in Canada by providing health care professionals with:(1) …

Background Female circumcision is a major public health problem that largely contributes to
the ill-health of women and their children globally. Accordingly, the international community …