Female genital mutilation Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
What is FGM
A
Partial or complete
removal of external genitalia
No medical reason
2
Q
What is clitoridectomy?
A
Removal of clitoris or hood
3
Q
What is excision type
A
Removal of clitoris and partial or total removal of labias
4
Q
What is infibulation
A
excision of part or all of external genitalia AND stitching vagina closed
5
Q
Which countries practice FGM
A
Africa
Middle east
Malaysia
Indonesia
6
Q
Long term effects of FGM
A
Scarring
Urinary tract problems
Painful sex
menstrual problems
Infections : BV, HSV2, hepBC. HIV
Infertility
7
Q
referral pathways for FGM
A
Referred by GP to gynae FGM services
0r
self refer to gynae FGM services
involve safeguarding if it is in a child
8
Q
law and FGM
A
If FGM confirmed in a girl <18 report to police within 1 month of confirmation
