Open AccessFemale Genital Cutting: A Persistent African Health Challenge
Author(s) -
Mohamed Nabih EL-Gharib
Publication year - 2020
Language(s) - English
DOI - 10.33169/gyne.obste.gaooaoj-i-101
Subject(s) - female circumcision , sex organ , male circumcision , medicine , gynecology , environmental health , biology , health services , population , genetics
Female genital mutilation or female circumcision is a worldwide problem, though it is universally prohibited. The definition, historical origin, indications and types of mutilations, technic of performance, and complication are discussed in this article.