Amel Clinic Patient information - English/engelska

You do not need a referral to visit us. However, we are also happy to accept referrals from healthcare professionals, such as midwives, gynecologists and general practitioners at maternity clinics and youth clinics, as well as from other healthcare providers.

What is female genital mutilation/cutting?

Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) involves the removal and/or alteration of parts of a girl’s external genitalia without a medical reason. It is a tradition practiced in many countries around the world. In addition to immediate problems that may occur following FGM/C, the procedure can also cause problems later in life. The problems vary depending on how the procedure was performed and which type of FGM/C was carried out.

Common reasons why women seek care

• To find out what was done during the FGM/C
• Problems during sexual intercourse, such as feelings of tightness and pain
• Difficulty urinating, such as taking a long time to empty the bladder or having a split urine stream
• Menstrual problems
• Questions about future pregnancy and childbirth, including what preparations may be needed to give birth vaginally
• Problems related to sexual function
• Psychological problems related to the experience of FGM/C
• Other gynecological problems that are not related to FGM/C

Who works at the clinic?

Our team includes gynecologists, midwives, healthcare assistants and counsellors. When needed, we use professional telephone interpreters to help ensure that there are no misunderstandings. All of us are bound by professional confidentiality.

What happens during the visit?

During the appointment, you will meet with a gynecologist to discuss the reasons for your visit and any symptoms or concerns you may have. The doctor will explain what appears to have been done during the FGM/C, as well as explain the anatomy and underlying causes of symptoms you are experiencing.

The gynecological examination is usually not uncomfortable or painful, as it often only requires a visual inspection and examination of the external parts of the genital area (the vulva).

Swedish legislation

Female genital mutilation/cutting has been prohibited by Swedish law since 1982.

1 §: Procedures involving the female external genital organs with the purpose of mutilating them or causing other permanent changes to them (female genital mutilation) may not be performed, regardless of whether consent to the procedure has been given or not.
Act (1998:407).

Do you have any questions?

If you have any questions, you are welcome to contact the Amel Clinic.

Telephone:: + 46 (0)8 123 627 00

Telephone hours:

Monday-Thursday 8 am-noon and 1-3pm.
Friday 8 am-noon.

Address

Södersjukhuset. Gynecological clinic: T-bana (metro): Skanstull. Bus 3 74 or 168 towards Södersjukhuset.
Commuter train: Stockholm Södra station, exit Rosenlundsgatan

1177 Healthcare Services

You can also contact us through 1177 Vårdguidens e-tjänster 
(e-services for healthcare). Please log in at www.1177.se(Extern länk). Through the 1177 e-services, you can also get advice 24 hours a day.

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