• The effectiveness of surgical interventions for women with FGM/C: a systematic review 

      Berg, Rigmor; Taraldsen, Sølvi; Said, Maryan; Sørbye, Ingvil; Vangen, Siri (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2017-07-29)
      <p><i>Background</i><br> Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) changes normal genital functionality and can cause complications. There is an increasing demand for treatment of FGM/C‐related complications.</p> <p><i>Objectives</i><br> We conducted a systematic review of empirical quantitative research on the outcomes of interventions for women with FGM/C‐related complications.</p> ...
    • Reasons for and Experiences With Surgical Interventions for Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C): A Systematic Review 

      Berg, Rigmor; Taraldsen, Sølvi; Said, Maryan; Sørbye, Ingvil; Vangen, Siri (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2017)
      Background: Because female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) leads to changes in normal genital anatomy and functionality, women are increasingly seeking surgical interventions for their FGM/C-related concerns. <br>Aim: To conduct a systematic review of empirical quantitative and qualitative research on interventions for women with FGM/C-related complications. <br>Methods: We conducted systematic ...
    • Risk of obstetric anal sphincter injury associated with female genital mutilation/cutting and timing of deinfibulation 

      Taraldsen, Sølvi; Vangen, Siri; Øian, Pål; Sørbye, Ingvil (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-08-09)
      Introduction: A greater risk of obstetric anal sphincter injury has been reported among African migrants in several host countries compared with the general population. To what degree female genital mutilation/cutting affects this risk is not clear. In infibulated women, deinfibulation prevents anal sphincter injury. Whether the timing of deinfibulation affects the risk, is unknown. This study ...