Hysterectomy Dilemmas in Females with Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Approach

Hysterectomy decisions for unmarried, young females with disabilities are complex and multifaceted, requiring a comprehensive approach that balances medical necessity, ethical considerations, and patient autonomy. This study presents a case series of three unmarried, disabled girls requesting hyste...

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Main Author: Juhi Deshpande
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Language:English
Published: Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medicine 2025-06-01
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Online Access:https://www.healthlinejournal.org/ojs/healthline/article/view/56
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description Hysterectomy decisions for unmarried, young females with disabilities are complex and multifaceted, requiring a comprehensive approach that balances medical necessity, ethical considerations, and patient autonomy. This study presents a case series of three unmarried, disabled girls requesting hysterectomy, highlighting the challenges encountered in their management and the need for a clear medicolegal framework. The author emphasizes the importance of specialized laws and a dedicated medical board to provide streamlined solutions for these vulnerable women, ensuring their rights and interests are protected.
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spelling doaj-art-fe88dadb158e4c8aa7239a38d5a6f0292025-08-20T03:13:18ZengIndian Association of Preventive and Social MedicineHealthline2229-337X2320-15252025-06-0116210.51957/Healthline_713_2025Hysterectomy Dilemmas in Females with Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary ApproachJuhi Deshpande0https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8727-7237Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Baba Kinaram Autonomous State Medical College, Chandauli, India Hysterectomy decisions for unmarried, young females with disabilities are complex and multifaceted, requiring a comprehensive approach that balances medical necessity, ethical considerations, and patient autonomy. This study presents a case series of three unmarried, disabled girls requesting hysterectomy, highlighting the challenges encountered in their management and the need for a clear medicolegal framework. The author emphasizes the importance of specialized laws and a dedicated medical board to provide streamlined solutions for these vulnerable women, ensuring their rights and interests are protected. https://www.healthlinejournal.org/ojs/healthline/article/view/56DisabilityHysterectomyMedicolegal framework
spellingShingle Juhi Deshpande
Hysterectomy Dilemmas in Females with Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Approach
Healthline
Disability
Hysterectomy
Medicolegal framework
title Hysterectomy Dilemmas in Females with Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Approach
title_full Hysterectomy Dilemmas in Females with Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Approach
title_fullStr Hysterectomy Dilemmas in Females with Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Approach
title_full_unstemmed Hysterectomy Dilemmas in Females with Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Approach
title_short Hysterectomy Dilemmas in Females with Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Approach
title_sort hysterectomy dilemmas in females with disabilities a multidisciplinary approach
topic Disability
Hysterectomy
Medicolegal framework
url https://www.healthlinejournal.org/ojs/healthline/article/view/56
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