The contribution of online content to the promotion and normalisation of female genital cosmetic surgery: a systematic review of the literature.

Background: Women considering female genital cosmetic surgery (FGCS) are likely to use the internet as a key source of information during the decision-making process. The aim of this systematic review was to determine what is known about the role of the internet in the promotion and normalisation of female genital cosmetic surgery and to identify areas for future research.

Methods: Eight social science, medical, and communication databases and Google Scholar were searched for peer-reviewed papers published in English.