Hysterectomy and women's health in India: evidence from a nationally representative, cross-sectional survey of older women

• Main Authors: Sapna Desai (Author), Roopal Jyoti Singh (Author), Dipti Govil (Author), Devaki Nambiar (Author), Ankita Shukla (Author), Hemali Heidi Sinha (Author), Rajani Ved (Author), Neerja Bhatla (Author), Gita D. Mishra (Author)
• פורמט: ספר
• יצא לאור: BMC, 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Background Hysterectomy, particularly when conducted in women younger than 45 years, has been associated with increased risk of non-communicable diseases. In India, research indicates that hysterectomy is a common procedure for women, but there have been no studies on its long-term effects....