Talk about it! Empowerment and Female Genital Mutilation_Cutting

14 Often doctors only prescribe ointment to treat scars but do not inform about other options. Reconstructive surgery is possible and even covered by health insurance. Options for reconstructive surgery are numerous and range from surgery of the vaginal opening for painless sex to reconstruction of the clitoris for more sensual sex. The final decision entirely lies with you. The German Law In Germany, FGM_C is a crime and punishable with imprisonment between one and fifteen years. Parents or other relatives are guilty of complicity if they arrange, support, or tolerate circumcision. As imminent FGM_C is grounds for asylum it might be useful to talk about it during hearings at BAMF even though it might be unpleasant. Girls facing imminent FGM_C when travelling to their home country, e.g., during holidays, are protected by family law.