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HYSTOPMENST (HYSTOPMENST)
Reason for hysterectomy: Menstrual bleeding or pain
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Description

HYSTOPMENST indicates whether the respondent had a hysterectomy due to "excessive menstrual bleeding and/or pain."

Comparability

HYSTOPMENST has no comparability problems.

Comparability - Standard DHS

HYSTOPMENST 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