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Starting from early childhood, this stigmatizing gynaecological condition is caused by the presence of\n                    <jats:italic>Schistosoma<\/jats:italic>\n                    eggs and associated toxins within the genital tract.\n                    <jats:italic>Schistosoma haematobium<\/jats:italic>\n                    typically causes debilitating urogenital symptoms, mostly as a consequence of inflammation, which includes bleeding, discharge and lower abdominal pelvic pain. Chronic complications of FGS include adverse sexual and reproductive health and rights outcomes such as infertility, ectopic pregnancy and miscarriage. FGS is associated with prevalent human immunodeficiency virus and may increase the susceptibility of women to high-risk human papillomavirus infection. Across SSA, and even in clinics outside endemic areas, the lack of awareness and available resources among both healthcare professionals and the public means FGS is underreported, misdiagnosed and inadequately treated. Several studies have highlighted research needs and priorities in FGS, including better training, accessible and accurate diagnostic tools, and treatment guidelines. On 6 September, 2024, LifeArc, the Global Schistosomiasis Alliance and partners from the BILGENSA Research Network (Genital Bilharzia in Southern Africa) convened a consultative, collaborative and translational workshop: \u2018Female Genital Schistosomiasis: Translational Challenges and Opportunities\u2019. Its ambition was to identify practical solutions that could address these research needs and drive appropriate actions towards progress in tackling FGS. 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