Infertility from female circumcision

Abstract

Objective: To present a case report of a patient with primary infertility from female circumcision, the management of the patient, and a review of the literature.

Design: Case report and literature review.

Setting: University hospital.

Patient(s): A 31-year-old woman referred for a history of primary infertility.

Intervention(s): Complete history and physical exam of the patient and subsequent deinfibulation.

Main outcome measure(s): Diagnosis, surgical management, and postoperative sexual function and pregnancy.

Result(s): Resolution of dyspareunia, satisfactory postoperative sexual function, and pregnancy.

Conclusion(s): Awareness of this type of female circumcision and familiarity with its surgical management may prevent delays and any subsequent complications.