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Female genital cutting
Female genital cutting (female genital mutilation) is a procedure that involve partial or total removal of the external female genitals, or other injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons. Female genital cutting is a human rights violation, and the victims are mostly children.
Dr. Jeff Livingston reviewed this
24 year experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology
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