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== Female infibulation == | == Female infibulation == | ||
Female infibulation is more complex. It includes [[excision]] of the labia majora and [[labia minora|minora]] and sometimes the head of the [[clitoris]]. The [[vulva]] is sutured closed except for a small opening to allow for passage of [[urine]] and menstrual blood. The procedure is sometimes called ''pharaonic circumcision''.<ref name="peete2012" /> | Female infibulation is more complex. It includes [[excision]] of the [[labia majora]] and [[labia minora|minora]] and sometimes the head of the [[clitoris]]. The [[vulva]] is sutured closed except for a small opening to allow for passage of [[urine]] and menstrual blood. The procedure is sometimes called ''pharaonic circumcision''.<ref name="peete2012" /> | ||
Female infibulation is classed as Type III female genital mutilation (FGM).<ref name="peete2012" /> | Female infibulation is classed as Type III female genital mutilation (FGM).<ref name="peete2012" /> | ||