This cluster of papers focuses on the health consequences, obstetric outcomes, reproductive health, and psychological impact of female genital mutilation (FGM) or cutting. It also explores the cultural, social, ethical, and legal aspects associated with FGM, including its impact on sexual functioning and the physical and psychological well-being of women. The cluster covers a wide range of topics related to FGM, including its prevalence, medicalization, consequences for childbirth, and efforts towards abandonment.