Trends and determinants of episiotomy at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (Unth), Enugu, Nigeria.

Background: Episiotomy is the most commonly performed obstetric procedure. The indications and efficacy are poorly established and its practice has remained controversial.

Objective: To determine the rate and the determinants of episiotomy in the parturients at the UNTH, Enugu.

An overview of female genital mutilation in Nigeria.

Nigeria, due to its large population, has the highest absolute number of female genital mutilation (FGM) worldwide, accounting for about one-quarter of the estimated 115-130 million circumcised women in the world. The objective of this review is to ascertain the current status of FGM in Nigeria. Pertinent literature on FGM retrieved from internet services [Google search on FGM in Nigeria, www.