Harms of female circumcision

Female circumcision is one of the serious problems of millions of girls and women around the world. This act, which involves cutting or changing the shape of the female external genitalia, has serious physical and psychological consequences and in many cases causes pain, severe complications and even death. The health consequences of female circumcision can be divided into two categories: immediate complications after the operation and long-term complications... - **Immediate effects**: after female circumcision, there is a possibility of severe bleeding, infection and shock, which in some cases leads to death. The psychological consequences of female circumcision are also very serious and can have devastating consequences for their mental health.... This operation may lead to anxiety, depression and post-operative stress disorder.... Girls who have undergone this operation are likely to face a decrease in self-confidence and problems in their emotional and social relationships.... For pregnancy and childbirth... circumcised women may face more risks such as lacerations and severe bleeding during childbirth.. These issues can cause complications for the baby. and the mother follows and endangers the health of both... these problems probably cause complications in the delivery process and increase the probability of needing medical interventions such as surgery or blood transfusion.... ### International views and preventive measures International organizations such as the World Health Organization, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) are strongly opposed to female circumcision and consider this act to be a violation of human rights and children's rights, and for this reason many efforts have been made to eradicate it. significantly reduce their quality of life... international actions and awareness efforts are necessary to eradicate this practice.... The cooperation of society, religious and cultural leaders, and government institutions can help prevent FGM and support human rights.