Background: Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) is a widespread harmful practise in many African, Middle Eastern, and other parts of the world. There are contradicting concepts regarding effects of FGM/C on sexual dysfunction.
Objective: Determination of the impact of type of FGM/C on sexual dysfunction among a sample of Egyptian females.
Methods: In this cross-sectional research, there were a total of 800 married or previously married female participants. They differentiated into two groups: a case group that had been circumcised and a control group that had not been circumcised. Cases underwent detailed present, past and family histories, and the cause of circumcision by parents, history of menstrual cycle, general clinical examination and local genital examination to determine stage of circumcision. Sexual behavior and attitude including orgasm and rigidity, hyper sexuality and dyspareunia was assessed.
Results: In terms of sexual desire, arousal, orgasm, pleasure, and pain, there was a statistically significant difference between type III FGM and other types.
Conclusion: In all instances where FGM was encountered, sexual dysfunction was negatively impacted, particularly with type III.