Female Genital mutilation/Circumcision and its effects on sexual Health

Abstract

Background: Female genital mutilation (FGM) has been a longstanding tradition in Egypt and gradually it was started practicing in India and many women started agitation against this secret practice since 2017 and until recently the PIL was filed. This study has explained the prevalence of FGM in different parts of India as interviewed by the respondent who told their stories of circumcision. The women empowerment talks about the rights that vested with the women and this practice is in grave violation of it in respect of health.

Methods: This study pooled data from the 2005, 2008 and 2014, 2020, 2024 waves of the UNICEF, UNFPA, WHO Demographic and Health Surveys and also the research done in India on various health aspects of FGC/M.

Empirical research was done based on the hazard that may likely to occur against the women once this practiced is performed.

Conclusions: This study confirms that FGM is prevalent in many parts across the country (India) and there is a need of the specific law.