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HYSTOPCYST (HYSTOPCYST)
Reason for hysterectomy: Fibroids/cysts
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Description

HYSTOPCYST indicates whether the respondent had a hysterectomy due to fibroids/cysts. Fibroids are (nearly always non-cancerous) uterine tumors. Women with fibroids may experience no or mild symptoms, or may experience serious symptoms such as heavy bleeding and pain.

Comparability

HYSTOPCYST has no comparability problems.

Comparability - Standard DHS

HYSTOPCYST 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: 2015-W, 2015-C, 2015-B, 2015-W