Female Genital Mutilation

@article{Cutner1985FemaleGM,
  title={Female Genital Mutilation},
  author={L P Cutner},
  journal={Obstetrical \& Gynecological Survey},
  year={1985},
  volume={40},
  pages={437–443}
}
  • L. P. Cutner
  • Published 1 July 1985
  • Medicine
  • Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey
Genital mutilation of females constitutes a significant health hazard to the emotional and psychological status of women in many parts of the world. The anthropologic, cultural and social rationale for this custom is complex and case specific. The practice of female circumcision is nearly world-wide in its distribution and the extent of the genital alteration varies widely. Attitudes regarding a woman's role in society impact strongly on the acceptance and perpetration of this practice. Health… 
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Current global status of female genital mutilation: a review.
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An overview of the current global status of female genital mutilation (FGM) or female circumcision practised in various countries is provided to provide an overview of global efforts to abolish the ritual.
Female circumcision and episiotomy: both mutilation?
TLDR
The two procedures, female circumcision and episiotomy, are critiqued from a rational, scientific standpoint and the reasons for the enduring popularity of both procedures are explored.
Knowledge of female genital mutilation among healthcare professionals
TLDR
There were significant gaps both in theoretical knowledge and practice of FGM among relevant health professionals in the UK, according to the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists' standards.
Female circumcision: a report of four adolescents.
  • L. WalkerM. Morgan
  • Medicine
    The Journal of adolescent health : official publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine
  • 1995
Female Genital Cutting: The Misnomer of Female Circumcision
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The forms of female genital cutting, where it is practiced, the role of culture and beliefs about gender roles associated with the practice, efforts to restrict or eliminate the practice are described, and some thoughts on how Western medicine and culture think differently about male circumcision than female genitalcutting are described.
Female Genital Mutilation: A Global Bug That Should Not Cross the Millennium Bridge
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It is advocated that in medical communications the term “ female genital mutilation” be used in place of “female circumcision” and the year 1999 should be declared the year for global eradication of FGM.
Nursing Care of Women Who Have Undergone Genital Cutting.
  • D. Tilley
  • Medicine
    Nursing for women's health
  • 2015
TLDR
Suggestions for culturally competent care of women who have experienced FGC are outlined, focusing on understanding the cultural beliefs and values of womenWho have undergone these procedures and providing informed and sensitive care.
Does Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) Affect Women’s Sexual Functioning? A Systematic Review of the Sexual Consequences of FGM/C
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The proposition that a woman whose genital tissues have been partly removed is more likely to experience increased pain and reduction in sexual satisfaction and desire is substantiated.
432 Somali women's birth experiences in Canada after earlier female genital mutilation.
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Changes in clinical obstetric practice are necessary to incorporate women's perceptions and needs, to use fewer interventions, and to demonstrate greater sensitivity for cross-cultural practices and more respectful treatment than is currently available in the present system of care.
Effects of female genital cutting on the sexual function of Egyptian women. A cross-sectional study.
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In Egyptian women, FGC is associated with reduced scores of ArFSFI on all domain scores except the sexual pain domain, and no significant difference between the two groups was found regarding theSexual pain domain.
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