Female genital mutilation and obstetric outcome
WHO collaborative prospective study in six African countries
Reliable evidence about the effect of female genital mutilation (FGM) on obstetric outcome is scarce. This study examines the effect of different types of FGM on obstetric outcome. It found that women with FGM are significantly more likely than those without FGM to have adverse obstetric outcomes. Risks seem to be greater with more extensive FGM.
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Estimating the obstetric costs of female genital mutilation in six African countries
WHO Bulletin article - 2010, 8 pages