Research article summary (published 30 May 2006):

Female genital cutting and reproductive experience in Minya, Egypt.

Full Abstract

In African populations practicing female genital cutting (FGC), beliefs exist that these procedures enhance reproduction and that their medicalization may diminish adverse effects, yet available findings are mixed in part for methodological reasons. We use data from a representative sample of ever-married women aged 17-55 years in Minya, Egypt, to examine the effects of type of FGC and type of circumciser on a woman's risks of primary infertility and pregnancy loss. Contrary to previous studies in Egypt, neither type of circumcision nor type of circumciser is associated with adverse fertility outcomes among circumcised women in Minya.

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Author information

Author/s: Yount, Kathryn M (KM); Carrera, Jennifer S (JS);

Affiliation: Department of GlobaL Health, Emory University, USA.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

Journal: Medical anthropology quarterly (Med Anthropol Q), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2006-Jun; vol 20 (issue 2) : pp 182-211

Dates: Created 2006/06/14; Completed 2006/10/12; Revised 2006/11/15;

PMID: 16770910, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 12/26/2008)

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MeSH headings (categories)

This article was linked to the MESH Headings shown below.

Adolescent Adult Circumcision, Female - adverse effects Egypt Female Fertility Health Surveys

Humans Infertility, Female - epidemiology Longitudinal Studies Middle Aged Pregnancy Reproductive Medicine Risk Assessment

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