A woman presents to the SRH clinic concerned about female genital mutilation (FGM) that was performed on her as a child. She is now experiencing dyspa...

Question

A woman presents to the SRH clinic concerned about female genital mutilation (FGM) that was performed on her as a child. She is now experiencing dyspareunia. What is the healthcare professional's responsibility?

Accepted Answer

Provide supportive care, document the FGM type, offer referral to specialist FGM services, and be aware of safeguarding responsibilities if she has daughters under 18

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No action is needed as FGM occurred in the past

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Report her parents to the police without her consent

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Perform a surgical reversal in the clinic

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FGM has no health consequences

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): FGM Presentation in SRH Clinic

A woman presents to the SRH clinic concerned about female genital mutilation (FGM) that was performed on her as a child. She is now experiencing dyspareunia. What is the healthcare professional's responsibility?