genital mutilation
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Management
- deinfibulation (surgery to open the closed vagina) to allow childbirth & to manage obstetric & urinary tract problems
- mental health services (cognitive behavioral therapy) to treat depression & anxiety
- sexual health counseling to help prevent or manage sexual dysfunction
- education for all females with genital mutilation, including information about deinfibulation
More general terms
References
- ↑ World Health Organization (WHO) News release. May 16, 2016 New WHO guidelines to improve care for millions living with female genital mutilation. http://www.who.int/mediacentre/news/releases/2016/female-genital-mutilation-guidelines/en/