FGM

Question 1

What is FGM?

Answer 1

Female genital mutilation

Surgically changing the genitals of a female for non medical reasons

Question 2

What are the types of FGM?

Answer 2

Type 1 = removal of all/part of the clitoris

Type 2 = removal of all/part of the clitoris + labia minora

Type 3 = narrowing/closing of the vaginal orifice

Type 4 = any other FGM

Question 3

What are immediate complications of FGM?

Answer 3

Bleeding
Pain
Infection
Urethral damage

Question 4

What are late complications of FGM?

Answer 4

Vaginal/pelvic infections
Dysmenorrhoea
Dyspareunia
Psychological issue

Question 5

What should you do with any cases of FGM <18?

Answer 5

Report to police