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00925njm 22002777a 4500 dc Escura Sancho, Sílvia author Anglès Acedo, Sònia author Oliver Marrugat, Meritxell author Ribera Torres, Laura author Castelo-Branco Flores, Camil author 2023-06-07T13:22:43Z 2023-06-07T13:22:43Z 2022-12-01 2023-06-07T13:22:43Z Objective: Female genital mutilation or cutting (FGM/C) includes all the procedures which involve the partial or total removal of the external female genitalia for non-medical reasons. FGM/C exposes women to short and long-term health risks, such as sexual health impairment. For this reason, we have designed this review with the aim to investigate the impact of FGM/C on female sexual health. Methods: We searched Embase, Medline, and the Cochrane library to identify potentially relevant English publications on the effect of FGM/C on women's sexual health. Results: FGM/C constitutes a violation of sexual rights, including the principle of autonomy, integrity and sexual security of the body, as well as the right to sexual equality. A large proportion of women with FGM/C have female sexual dysfunction. Sexual therapy aims to empower these women to identify their own pleasure, raise their awareness about sensorial perceptions and sensuality, improve their genital image and self-esteem and also the proprioception of their genital area. Reconstructive surgery represents one of the therapeutic alternatives for women with FGM/C. Conclusions: Sexuality in women with FGM/C needs to be evaluated by a multidisciplinary team in order to offer an appropriate and personalized treatment, considering the physical and psychological dimensions of the individual Circumcisió femenina Salut sexual Aparell genital femení Drets sexuals Female circumcision Sexual health Female generative organs Sexual rights Sexual health in women with female genital mutilation