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

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....

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Main Authors: Sapna Desai, Roopal Jyoti Singh, Dipti Govil, Devaki Nambiar, Ankita Shukla, Hemali Heidi Sinha, Rajani Ved, Neerja Bhatla, Gita D. Mishra
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-01-01
Series:Women's Midlife Health
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40695-022-00084-9