General practitioner attitudes to female genital cosmetic surgery (n=443)
| GP attitudes to FGCS (n=443) | n (%, 95% CI) |
|---|---|
| I need more information before developing my opinion | 147 (33%, 29% to 38%) |
| If a woman wants this (FGCS), it is her choice | 92 (21%, 17% to 25%) |
| FGCS should not be performed on women <18 years unless for genuine medical reasons | 233 (53%, 48% to 57%) |
| A woman should be counselled first before referral for FGCS | 247 (56%, 51% to 60%) |
| FGCS is acceptable even when only for cosmetic reasons | 44 (10%, 7% to 13%) |
| FGCS is unacceptable when only for cosmetic reasons | 64 (14%, 11% to 18%) |
| FGCS is not different from other types of cosmetic surgery, in my opinion | 95 (21%, 18% to 26%) |