29 June 2023

Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a practice carried out on girls in some countries. It is the ‘cutting’ or ‘closing’; of the female genitals for no medical reason.

FGM is also known as: circumcision; excision; gudniin; sunna; halalays; qodiin; khitan; thara; ibi ugwu; khifad; tahoor; absum; megrez; bondo; kutairi; mekhnishab; fanadu di mindjer; kuyango and niaka.

FGM causes harm and has no health benefits. FGM violates the human rights of women and girls.

IFPA FGM Treatment Service

The IFPA provides free specialised medical care and counselling to women and girls in Ireland who have experienced FGM.

What is involved?

Medical care

Our doctors can help you with pain and infection. We can also give you information about FGM and pregnancy. Some women may need surgery to relieve their symptoms.

Psychological care

We know FGM can be difficult to talk about. You can speak to a counsellor about your feelings and experiences in a safe, confidential and private space.

You can speak about pain and trauma you have experienced, sexual experiences and sexual needs, relationships and other issues.

Our counsellors can help you think about your past experiences as a woman and your plans and hopes.

Translation

Translation services can be arranged where requested.

Cost

The FGM Treatment Service is free and can be used as many times as needed. You can attend the service in our Dublin city centre or Tallaght clinic.

To make an appointment, call our Dublin city centre clinic on 01 872 7088 or our Tallaght clinic on 01 459 7685.