Practitioner’s Perception on Surge, Determinants and Ramifications of Hysterectomy in Jamnagar, Gujarat
1Chaitali Bhattacharjee and 2Mayurdan Gadhavi
1,2Department of Zoology, H & H B Kotak Institute of Science, Rajkot - 360001 (India) 1Email: iamchait10@gmail.com 2Email: mayur.gadhvi111@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
Hysterectomy refers to the surgical removal of uterus often performed with prophylactic oophorectomy for various gynecological ailments. An increase in rates of hysterectomy in India particularly Gujarat as one of the hotspot is a matter of concern. 1. To establish the clinical, psychosocial, environmental determinants of gynaecological ailments leading to hysterectomy. 2. To acquire Practitioners’ approach and patients’ dilemma. 3. To highlight the aftermath of the procedure. This study utilized qualitative research by phenomenological interviewing practitioners and reviewing of the status in hysterectomy practice. We have interviewed eight prominent gynaecologists practicing at Jamnagar in January 2023. The findings indicate a significant surge in hysterectomy. Practitioners pointed on multiple factors influencing these rates from patient’s attitude of neglecting the initial symptoms of any ailment and seeking aid when hysterectomy is unavoidable to poor knowledge about the need of reproductive organs beyond childbirth to neglecting follow ups leading to removal of uterus as the only practical approach to permanently terminate recurrent ailments. The incidence of morbidities followed by hysterectomy is spiking in premenopausal women. The consequences of this procedure are severe chronic disorders like hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, diabetes, osteoporosis, cardiovascular disorders, sexual dysfunction, mental health issues increasing the risks of mortality