“…Ultimately, politics and power dynamics influence this hierarchy, especially in the western context where FGC is condemned and illegal. As a result, much of the existing literature on FGC is concerned with prevention and intervention rather than treatment, especially in the context of medical professionals' roles (Bedri et al, 2019;Higginbothan, 2015;Johansen et al, 2018;Klein et al, 2018;Koukoui, 2017;Nabaneh & Muula, 2019;Ogunsiji & Ussher, 2021;Payne et al, 2019;Shell-Duncan, 2008).…”