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. We examined patterns of hysterectomy amongst women in India and associations with their health and well-being in later life.

Methods

This analysis utilised the first wave of the Longitudinal Study on Aging in India, a nationally representative study of adults that included a module on health and well-being. We analysed data on 35,083 women ≥45 years in India. We estimated prevalence of hysterectomy and performed multivariable logistic regression to identify associated risk factors and to

SUBMITTER: Desai S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9825041 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature