 In summary, this study found that female genital schistosomiasis, FGS, is highly prevalent among women and girls in rural fishing communities in Cameroon. It also showed that FGS causes significant economic hardship due to the cost of repeated diagnoses and treatments, as well as psychosocial distress and loss of reproductive labor. This study provides important evidence for national programs and services on women's health and schistosomiasis to update and revise policies targeted on prevention and management of FGS. This article was authored by Makya Christine Masong, Godlove Bunda Wepnj and Sindhachafo Marlene and others.