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HYSTOPROLAPSE (HYSTOPROLAPSE)
Reason for hysterectomy: Uterine prolapse
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Description

HYSTOPROLAPSE indicates whether the respondent had a hysterectomy due to uterine prolapse. Uterine prolapse occurs when pelvic muscles or ligaments become weak, and the uterus slips from its normal position into the vagina.

Comparability

HYSTOPROLAPSE has no comparability problems.

Comparability - Standard DHS

HYSTOPROLAPSE is a country-specific variable not included in the standard DHS questionnaire.

Universe

  • India 2015: Women age 15-49 who have had a hysterectomy.
  • India 2019: Women age 15-49 who have had a hysterectomy.
  • India: 2015-W, 2015-C, 2015-B, 2015-W, 2019-W, 2019-C, 2019-B