What are some potential complications during the FGM procedure?

Female genital mutilation (FGM) comprises all procedures that involve partial or total removal of the external female genitalia, or other injury to the ... Jan 31, 2025 ... Female genital mutilation (FGM) comprises all procedures that involve partial or total removal of the external female genitalia, or other injury to the female ... Female genital mutilation/cutting is also known as female genital mutilation (FGM), female genital cutting (FGC) or female circumcision. ... What Is FGM/C ... UNFPA is the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency. Our mission is to deliver a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe. Female genital mutilation (FGM). The World Health Organisation (WHO) defines female genital mutilation as “all procedures that involve partial or total removal ... Jul 3, 2014 ... FGM is often considered a necessary part of bringing up a young girl properly and a way of preparing her for marriage. It is thought to reduce a ... FGM is universally considered a practice resulting from patriarchal societies and the subsequent powerlessness of women. It is considered to be rooted in male ... Oct 5, 2017 ... FGM stands for Female Genital Mutilation, which consists of the partial or total removal of the external female genitalia. Historically, FGM was a concern in Kenya because of its negative economic effects and impact on population growth. However, today FGM is recognized ... Feb 6, 2019 ... Female genital mutilation, or FGM for short, is the deliberate cutting or removal of a female's external genitalia.