The consequences of FGM

Backgrounds:The term female genital mutilation refers to all procedures involving partial or total removal of the external female genitalia or other injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons. Between 130 and 140 million girls and women in the world are estimated to have undergone such procedures, and 3 million girls are estimated to be at risk of undergoing the procedures every year.Material and Method: It is kind of review study. Present conditions of FGM in the world studied.Result: FGM has no health benefits, and it harms girls and women in many ways. it can include severe pain, shock, hemorrhage, tetanus or sepsis, urine retention, open sores in the genital region and injury to nearby genital tissue. Long-term consequences include: recurrent bladder and urinary tract infections; cysts; infertility; an increased risk of childbirth complications and newborn deaths; the need for later surgeries and soon.Conclusion: Female genital mutilation of any type has been recognized as a harmful practice and a violation of the human rights of girls and women. The causes of female genital mutilation include a mix of cultural, religious and social factors within families and communities. According to which said, key strategies are offered:1.Building evidence: generating knowledge about the causes and consequences of the practice, how to eliminate it, and how to care for those who have experienced FGM.2.Increasing advocacy: developing publications and advocacy tools for international, regional and local efforts to end FGM within a generation.