I thought it was because women were forbidden to see male doctors. I could be wrong, but I believe that's why the process is done by women. That dirty vagina, doncha know? Men can't be asked to work on THAT! Besides, having seen the CNN video of the 10-YO being cut, it was plainly obvious that NONE of the women involved were excited to be there -- not the victim, not the 'surgeon', and not those standing by and watching.