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Physical
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Fractures of the limbs from being forcibly
restrained.
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Failure to heal.
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Wound ulcer.
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Wound abscess.
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Urine infection.
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HIV/AIDS.
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Scar neuroma.
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Painful intercourse.
Psychological complications
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Acute trauma.
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Low self-esteem.
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Denial of sexuality and emphasis on
reproductive.
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Genital phobia.
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Anxiety-depression.
Immediate complications
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Haemorrhage.
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Pain.
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Shock.
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Infection.
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Damage to other organs due to child
struggling.
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Urinary Retention.
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Death.
Intermediate Complications
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Delayed wound healing.
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Scarring/Keloid formation.
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Pelvic Infection.
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Epidemoid cysts/Abscess.
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Infection
including
tetanus and other blood borne viruses.
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Neuromata.
Long term complication
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Chronic vaginal and pelvic infections which
can lead to infertility.
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Difficulty passing urine due to the scar/
Urine tract infections.
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Painful and prolonged periods due to vaginal
closure by the scar.
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Haemotocolpos: Vaginal closure due to
scarring can lead to the impaired flow of menstrual tract
infection.
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Childbirth trauma - perineal or vaginal tear
during delivery.
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Delay in progress in second stage of labour.
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Obstructed labour.
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Fetal hypoxia and/or stillbirth.
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Painful coitus.
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Infibulation cysts. These cysts are either
sebaceous or dermoid cysts caused by the skin tissue
becoming trapped in the scar. They can vary in size but may
be as large as a grapefruit and frequently become infected.
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Psychological problems (such as flash-back,
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