Abstract Background: Egypt showed high prevalence of female genital cutting (FGC). FGC had many harmful physical, psychological and sexual effects. Many efforts had been established to raise awareness about FGC and to decrease its incidence. Education may play a role to change the attitude towards FGC. Objective: This study is conducted in Sohag University to estimate the prevalence of FGC ... Read more

OBJECTIVE: To estimate the prevalence of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) followingfemale genital mutilation (FGM). METHODS: A hospital-based, cross-sectional study was conducted from January 1, 2009, through January 1, 2012, at the urogynecology clinic of Sohag University Hospital. The participants were 251 women who had undergone different forms of FGM. RESULTS: A total of 251 women agreed to participate. All ... Read more

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To estimate the influence of the 2007 criminalization law on the prevalence and yearly incidence of female genital mutilation (FGM) in Upper Egypt and assess the attitudes of both the population and their health providers toward FGM. METHODS: Between September 15, 2008, and September 15, 2010, all girls and young women presenting at the Departments of Gynecology and ... Read more