Infertility from female circumcision.

OBJECTIVE

To present a case report of a patient with primary infertility from female circumcision, the management of the patient, and a review of the literature.

DESIGN

Case report and literature review.

SETTING

University hospital.

PATIENT(S): A 31-year-old woman referred for a history of primary infertility.

INTERVENTION(S): Complete history and physical exam of the patient and subsequent deinfibulation.

MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S): Diagnosis, surgical management, and postoperative sexual function and pregnancy.

RESULT(S): Resolution of dyspareunia, satisfactory postoperative sexual function, and pregnancy.

CONCLUSION(S): Awareness of this type of female circumcision and familiarity with its surgical management may prevent delays and any subsequent complications.