Warning: The author has noted that this contains the highest level of violence.
How she suffered
she did not know
what it all meant
to have a mutilated vagina.
Deeply entrenched in culture
she had no choice
her future grim
the pain began at five years old
With this barbaric practice
she faces
sexual dysfunction.
If pregnant.
she must be cut open.
de-infibulation
She suffers
chronic pelvic infections
cysts
psychological disorders
post-traumatic stress.
Hepatitis and HIV
anxiety and depression
even death.
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Author Notes
CLASSIFICATION OF FGM
Type 1
Partial or total removal of the clitoris and/or the prepuce.
Type II
Partial or total removal of the clitoris and the labia minora, with or without
excision of the labi
a majora.
Type III
Narrowing of the vaginal orifice with creation of a covering seal by cutting
and appositioning the labia minora and/or labia majora, with or without
excision of the clitoris (infibulation).
Type IV
All other harmful procedures to the
female genitalia for non
-
medical
purposes e.g. pricking, piercing, incising, scraping and cauterization.
COMPLICATIONS OF FGM
There are no known positive health benefits associated with FGM.
Women who
present with complications should receive care that is culturally responsive and non
judgmental.
Referral to Psychological Ser
vices or counselling may be required
depending on the individual clinical situation.
Acute complications
Long
term complications
Severe pain
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