Exploring the health complications of female genital mutilation through a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a harmful practice that affects an estimated 230 million women and girls. Previous research indicates that FGM is associated with increased risk of short- and long-term health complications. Understanding the health complications is important in ensuring high quality care for women and girls already affected and for advocating for prevention of the practice.

Objective

The objective of this study was to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of all existing evidence on the association between FGM and a range of health complications.

Methods

We conducted a systematic review of the literature on the health complications of FGM published between February 2009 and December 2022, applying search strategies and terms align

SUBMITTER: Pallitto C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11995580 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature