Amsterdam UMC begins research into reconstructive surgery for women with female genital mutilation

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Amsterdam UMC begins research into reconstructive surgery for women with female genital mutilation

The Amsterdam UMC will investigate whether women who have been circumcised and therefore experience psychological or sexual problems can receive reconstruction surgery. Plastic surgeons and gynecologists want the surgery to be fully reimbursed for all complaints if it appears that the surgery helps. “The surgery is currently not reimbursed for women with mental health problems,” says lead researcher and gynecologist Emmy van den Boogaard. This d…