Female Genital Mutilation is practiced by 38 out of 42 communities in Kenya?

•  Causes obstructed menstrual flow hence recurrent infections of the reproductive system.

•  May eventually lead to infertility.

• Limits girl’s access to employment because of dropping out of school.

• Later in life, FGM could cause kidney stones, sterility, sexual dysfunctions and other gynecological problems.

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