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Female Genital Mutilation

Female Genital Mutilation. FGM. What is FGM ?. Female Genital Cutting are all procedures involving partial or total removal of the external female genitalia, or other injury to the female genital organs, whether for cultural or other non therapeutic reasons.

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Female Genital Mutilation

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  1. Female Genital Mutilation FGM

  2. What is FGM ? • Female Genital Cutting are all procedures involving partial or total removal of the external female genitalia, • or other injury to the female genital organs, whether for cultural or other non therapeutic reasons

  3. What are some of the consequences of FGM? • infection • tetanus • bleeding • tearing during child delivery • keloid formation • risk of HIV infection

  4. Why does FGM occur? • A traditional rite of passage/ part of initiation into adulthood. • power inequalities and the passive nature of women to dictates of their communities.

  5. Justifications for FGM are: • A custom and tradition • religious; it is a religious requirement • preservation of virginity • social acceptance for marriage • Hygienic and a cleanliness practice • increases sexual pleasure for the male • family honour • a sense of belonging to the social group • enhances fertility

  6. Consequences of FGM • Can have short-term and long-term health implications

  7. Short term health implications include: • severe pain and shock • infection • urine retention • injury to adjacent tissues • immediate fatal hemorrhaging

  8. Long-term implications entail: • extensive damage of the external reproductive system • uterus, vaginal and pelvic infections • cysts and neuromas • increased risk of Vesico Vaginal Fistula • complications in pregnancy and child birth • psychological damage • sexual dysfunction • difficulties in menstruation

  9. Conclusion • In Kenya, estimated prevalence rate of FGM is 38%, and the prevalent forms are clitoridectomy and excision

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