I’m cut

Female genital cutting is not a tradition in Germany, so most people don't know much about it and above all have never met a cut woman.
Don’t be surprised if your neighbours, your doctors, or colleagues, etc. don’t know how to deal with it; they may face it for the first time!
Don't take it personal! Just the same as cutting is normal in your
community, it is so unusual for most Germans! But sharing this webpage may help to start talking to people around you.

This should not be the case! Here is some advice:

An experienced doctor can know and inform you what to do in your case.
It may be difficult to talk to others about such a private topic, but for professionals, this is part of their daily work. They know much about it and are ready to listen to you and help as much as they can!
So, search one nearby here in the category medical support for women and take the next step!
By the way: You have a right to free medical treatment! Learn more about it here.
Upfront: It really depends on the type of cutting that was done to you.
If type 3 was done, it probably causes your pain because the menstruation blood cannot flow out easily and quickly - the opening is too small and the blood accumulates in your inside, which causes pressure. Do you need longer than
1 minute to urinate? This is another sign for a bottleneck. See more about the most frequent consequences.

It varies – here are some tips:

Much depends on the type of cutting and on the past healing process, for example, whether there are numerous scars. There may be no problems or only small ones, but most probably there are bigger issues.
In order to be prepared, visit an experienced doctor (gynaecologist) as soon as possible, he/she can tell you exactly what lies ahead in your case. Search one nearby here in the category medical support for women.
Please note that with type 3, you will not be again closed in Germany after giving birth, as this would be like a new cutting and as such, it is legally banned in Germany.
By the way: You have a right to free medical treatment!

How brave, you already made the first step!

Unfortunately, problems after cutting are normal; most of the typical consequences are well-known.
But the good news is: You have several options!
It may be difficult to talk to others about such a private topic, but for professionals, this is part of their daily work. They know much about it and are ready to listen to you and help as much as they can!
Search an expert or an experienced doctor here in the categories counselling for women or medical support for women. Sometimes there is also a possibility for exchange with other women. And you can know whether and how an operation can help.
By the way: You have a right to free medical treatment! Learn more about it here.

Difficult question, but we‘ll try to answer it!

Depending on the type of cutting, the difference to a normal female body is minor or major for a boy/man.
Try to be open and talk to him!
And if you wish to become as entire as possible and at the same time tackle at least some of your health issues related to the cutting, check your options and above all which operations are possible.
Experts and experienced doctors are ready to support you here in the categories counselling for women and medical support for women.
It may be difficult to talk to others about such a private topic, but for professionals, this is part of their daily work. They know much about it and are ready to listen to you and help as much as they can!
After collecting all information, take the time you need to decide - in the end, it is your body!

It depends – but on what?

First of all: Ensure he uses a condom until you find out with a doctor what is best in your case!
It depends above all on the type of cutting.
An experienced doctor can find the ideal method; search one nearby here in the category medical support for women.
It may be difficult to talk to others about such a private topic, but for professionals, this is part of their daily work. They know much about it and are ready to listen to you and help as much as they can!
By the way: You have a right to free medical treatment

Great that you want to know! This is how you can find out:

First check how a woman looks like normally.
If this is not the case for you, please check whether you recognize the type of cutting that was done in your case.
If you suffer from chronic health issues in your pelvic/genital area, compare it with the most frequent consequences of cutting.
And inform yourself about your rights and options as a cut woman. Above all: You have a right to free medical treatment, see more here.
Do not hesitate to contact experts or an experienced doctor to help you with the next steps.
It may be difficult to talk to others about such a private topic, but for professionals, this is part of their daily work. They know much about it and are ready to listen to you and help as much as they can!
So, search one nearby here in the categories counselling for women or medical support for women.

This should not be the case!

It’s not normal! The reasons can be very different, do you know whether you’re cut? If not, please check first and come back here afterwards.
If you’re not cut, please go to a gynaecologist in your city; she/he is able to find out the reason and give you the right treatment.
If you’re cut, it is highly probable that the past injuries cause your symptoms, but an experienced doctor can confirm and inform you what to do in your case.
It may be difficult to talk to others about such a private topic, but for professionals, this is part of their daily work. They know much about it and are ready to listen to you and help as much as they can!
Take the next step and search one nearby here in the category medical support for women.
By the way: You have a right to free medical treatment! See more about here.

Good question! Let’s have a look:

This is about the different reasoning and what argues against it.
Maybe the following will also help you to make up your mind about cutting:
- How a woman’s body is changed by cutting.
- What the possible consequences of cutting are.

You already did the first step!

Spread the word - everything starts with talking - and become a myth buster.
Let family/community members know about the legal situation in Germany and girls/women know their rights and options.
Get involved with a private organisation: Find one nearby here in the category counselling - general or counselling for women and get in contact!