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Sexual consequences of female genital mutilation/cutting : A comparative study
• 2019
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Authors
Samy Hanafy1, Doaa El-Habak1, Mona El-Awady2 and Marwa Abdou1
Keywords
Female, genital mutilation, sexual activity.
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Abstract
in 2008.
Objective: This cross sectional study was carried out to assess female sexuality in a large cohort of Egyptian women exposed
to FGC/M compared to those who were not exposed to it.
Patients and Methods: A large sample of married Egyptian women participated in this study. They were divided into 2
equal groups (1000 women each). Group A contained women who were not exposed to FGM/C while group B contained
women exposed to FGM/C. The tool used was a self-report questionnaire, designed by the authors, and anonymously filled
by the participants. The questionnaire involved questions that mainly covered demographic data and sexual activity of the
participating women.
Results: By comparing all age groups, our results reflect a retreat in FGM/C practice. A significant difference was observed
in all sexual domains in favor of women not exposed to FGM/C including spontaneous desire, lubrication, orgasm and overall
satisfaction with sexual life. In addition, dyspareunia was more common in genitally cut women.
Conclusion: Although FGM/C is on the retreat, still it has negative consequences on female sexuality. Results of this study
may be of use during treating women with sexual dysfunctions.
Objective: This cross sectional study was carried out to assess female sexuality in a large cohort of Egyptian women exposed
to FGC/M compared to those who were not exposed to it.
Patients and Methods: A large sample of married Egyptian women participated in this study. They were divided into 2
equal groups (1000 women each). Group A contained women who were not exposed to FGM/C while group B contained
women exposed to FGM/C. The tool used was a self-report questionnaire, designed by the authors, and anonymously filled
by the participants. The questionnaire involved questions that mainly covered demographic data and sexual activity of the
participating women.
Results: By comparing all age groups, our results reflect a retreat in FGM/C practice. A significant difference was observed
in all sexual domains in favor of women not exposed to FGM/C including spontaneous desire, lubrication, orgasm and overall
satisfaction with sexual life. In addition, dyspareunia was more common in genitally cut women.
Conclusion: Although FGM/C is on the retreat, still it has negative consequences on female sexuality. Results of this study
may be of use during treating women with sexual dysfunctions.