FGC, also known as female circumcision or FGM, refers to the manipulation or removal of female external genital organs as part of a culturally determined practice. It is imperative that providers of such patients understand the health and social issues related to FGC so that they can manage the immediate and long-term complications of the procedure.
Female genital mutilation. World Health Organization. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/female-genital-mutilation (Accessed on January 04, 2024).