Introduction: Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) affects over 200 million women worldwide, leading to profound physical, psychological, and societal challenges. This scoping review explores the impact of FGM on women’s daily lives from an occupational therapy and occupational science perspective.

Aim: To synthesize existing knowledge about women’s daily life experiences after FGM and its implications for occupational participation.Method: A scoping review, guided by Arksey and O’Malley’s framework as refined by Levac et al., analysed 14 studies published between 2002 and 2023 across five electronic databases: Assia, Cinahl, PubMed, Medline, and Scopus. The studies originated from diverse geographical contexts, including four from Canada, three from Nigeria, two from Sweden, and one each from the UK, Norway, Belgium, France, and a global study.Results: Four themes emerged, focusing on contextual influences in daily life: (1) marital and sexual life, highlighting pain and strained relationships; (2) everyday occupations and responsibilities, disrupted by chronic pain; (3) healthcare access, marked by stigma and cultural misunderstandings; and (4) cultural identity, balancing traditional values with integration in new cultural settings.Conclusions: FGM significantly disrupts daily life, with chronic pain and cultural stigmas influencing occupational participation. OT offers potential for addressing these issues through culturally sensitive, client-centered care.Significance: This study underscores the need for OT interventions that integrate cultural humility and holistic approaches to enhance the well-being and autonomy of women affected by FGM.