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What parts are removed in fgm cutting?
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Female genitalia: Female genital mutilation (fgm), also known as female genital cutting and female circumcision, is defined by the world health organization (who) as "all procedures that involve partial or total removal of the external female genitalia, or other injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons.".
Answered 3/26/2023
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FGM: Female genital mutilation effects 140 million females across the world. Done w or w/out anesthesia it may involve removal of clitoral hood, clitoris, inner labia & / or out labia with objects such as a razor, scissors, broken glass or knives. It can lead to severe chronic pain, problems with childbirth, hemorrhage, infections & death. Infibulation is when the female's genitalia are sewn closed.
Answered 5/7/2017
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