Labial adhesion following Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in a reproductive age woman, Adhesiolysis and Perineorhaphy: A case report and literature review

Onyekpa IJ 1, 3, OduguBU 1, 6, *, Onyekpa CS 2, Onah LN 1, Nevo CO 1, Nweze SO 1, Oseji DI 5, Omeke CA 1, Ortuanya K 1, Ugwu IA 1, Enyinaya P 1, Okoh D 1, Okoh M 1, Ugwuanyi TC 1, Osuagwu P 1, Chijioke CL 3, Ezeora  NC 1, Ofonere C 1, Maduka CJ 1, Mba SG 1, Umekwe DU 1, Egwu C F 2, Ugwu FU 6, Ude-Nebonta AN 1, Ugwu C1 2, Udegbunam CC 1, Eze CC 1, Ezenyirioha U 4, Emmanuel UG 1, Ogbonna E 1, Nwachukwu BC 1, Uzoho E 1 and Eze OC 1

1 Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, ESUT Teaching Hospital/College of Medicine, Enugu, Nigeria.
2 Department of Nursing Services, ESUT Teaching g Hospital, Enugu, Nigeria.
3 Advent Hospital and Maternity, Abakpa-Nike, Enugu, Nigeria.
4 Julius Memorial Hospital, Enugu, Nigeria.
5 Department of ophthalmology, Federal Teaching Hospital, Lokoja, Kogi State, Nigeria.
6 Odugu Memorial Hospital, Nkpamute, Enugu-Ezike, Igbo-Eze North, Enugu State, Nigeria.
 
Case Report
World Journal of Advanced Pharmaceutical and Medical Research, 2025, 08(01), 001-004.
Article DOI: 10.53346/wjapmr.2025.8.1.0022
Publication history: 
Received on 12 January 2025; revised on 01 March 2025; accepted on 04 March 2025
 
 
Abstract: 
Background: Labial agglutination I a rare condition affecting the female perineum resulting in partial occlusion of the vestibule with a lot of unpleasant experiences.
Methodology: This was a case report and literature review                 
Aim: To report a case of labial agglutination arising from FGM and review the relevant literature
Result: The result was a case of a case of a 24-year old primigravida who had FGM which resulted in labial adhesion presenting a challenging situation during monitoring of labour.
Conclusion: Labial adhesions arising from FGM can create a troublesome situation affecting normal sexual intercourse and monitoring of labour in women of child-bearing age
 
Keywords: 
Labial Adhesions; Female Genital Mutilation; Adhesiolysis; Perineorrhaphy; Case Report
 
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