Female genital mutilation (FGM) is the partial or total removal of external female genitalia for non-medical reasons. It’s also known as female circumcision, cutting or sunna.

Religious, social or cultural reasons are sometimes given for FGM. However, FGM is child abuse. It’s dangerous and a criminal offence. If you have concerns about a girl in Dudley call 0300 555 0050 or non emergency crime telephone number 101

There are no medical reasons to carry out FGM. It doesn’t enhance fertility and it doesn’t make childbirth safer. It is used to control female sexuality and can cause severe and long-lasting damage to physical and emotional health.

For further details from the Department of Health click the following

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/fgm-mandatory-reporting-in-healthcare