Female Circumcision (Infibulation)
A general term encompassing three types of excision of the external female genitalia - Sunna, clitoridectomy, and infibulation. It is associated with severe health risks and has been declared illegal in many places, but continues to be widely practiced in a number of countries, particularly in Africa.
Also Known As:
Infibulation; Clitoridectomy; Circumcision, Female; Clitorectomy; Circumcisions, Female; Clitorectomies; Clitoridectomies; Female Circumcisions; Infibulations; Genital Mutilation, Female
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1. | Abdulcadir, Jasmine:
6 articles
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2. | Boulvain, Michel:
2 articles
(05/2020 - 10/2016)
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3. | Studd, John:
2 articles
(06/2009 - 12/2007)
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4. | Johansen, R Elise B:
2 articles
(09/2002 - 04/2002)
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5. | Aerts, Leen:
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(10/2021)
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6. | Bazzoun, Yara:
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(10/2021)
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7. | Bellizzi, Saverio:
1 article
(05/2020)
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8. | Rashidian, Arash:
1 article
(05/2020)
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9. | Say, Lale:
1 article
(05/2020)
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10. | Earp, Brian D:
1 article
(01/2020)
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Related Diseases
1. | HIV Infections (HIV Infection)
04/15/2014
- " In the regions of Africa where female circumcision (FC) is practiced, it is often regarded as a protective against HIV infection because it is believed to help women resist "illicit" sexual acts. " 11/01/2007
- " Regarding "male and female circumcision associated with prevalent HIV infection in virgins and adolescents in Kenya, Lesotho, and Tanzania"." 11/01/2007
- " Comments on Brewer et al., "Male and female circumcision associated with prevalent HIV infection in virgins and adolescents in Kenya, Lesotho, and Tanzania"." 03/01/2007
- " We assessed the relation between male and female circumcision (genital cutting) and prevalent HIV infection in Kenyan, Lesothoan, and Tanzanian virgins and adolescents. " 03/01/2007
- " Male and female circumcision associated with prevalent HIV infection in virgins and adolescents in Kenya, Lesotho, and Tanzania."
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2. | Infertility (Sterility)
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3. | Hemorrhage
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4. | Eclampsia
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5. | XX Disorders of Sex Development 46 (Female Pseudohermaphroditism)
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