Baba, D. A.2025-04-222025-04-222017https://uilspace.unilorin.edu.ng/handle/123456789/15164This paper reviewed the harmful effect of genital mutilation on the reproductive health of women. The paper examined the concept genital mutilation and the procedures involve in carrying it out. It highlighted the types, reasons, as well as complication of female genital mutilation. This paper further appraised the general health effects of genital mutilation on the reproductive health of women. Recommendations were given on how to curb the menace of this age long practice.enFemaleGenitalMutilationHarmfulSocio-culturalArticle