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Gamal I Serour¹

¹Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, International Islamic Center for Population Studies and Research, Al Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt. giserour1@link.net

International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics: the Official Organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics

|February 9, 2010

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Reinfibulation, the resuturing of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) scars, persists globally. This harmful practice offers no benefits and carries significant risks for women and newborns, necessitating eradication efforts.

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Women's Health
Medical Ethics

Background:

Reinfibulation involves resuturing scar tissue from female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C).
Despite global efforts against FGM/C, reinfibulation continues in many countries.
An estimated 6.5-10.4 million women worldwide may have undergone reinfibulation.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the prevalence and implications of reinfibulation.
To underscore the lack of benefits and associated risks of reinfibulation.
To advocate for the abandonment of reinfibulation and its medicalization.

Main Methods:

The study synthesizes existing data and ethical considerations regarding reinfibulation.
It analyzes the drivers, including cultural perpetuation and financial incentives.
It evaluates the medical and ethical ramifications of the practice.

Main Results:

Women undergoing reinfibulation have minimal decision-making power, often influenced by birth attendants.
Medicalization of reinfibulation does not eliminate long-term risks.
The practice is driven by financial gain for operators and cultural norms, not women's well-being.

Conclusions:

Reinfibulation offers no benefits and poses risks to women and newborns.
Medicalizing reinfibulation violates medical ethics and should cease.
Combined international and national efforts are crucial to eradicate reinfibulation.