Sapna Desai
ORCID: 0000-0003-2596-9726
· 5 papers in corpus
meta-analysis
2026
Background and objectives The utilisation of hysterectomy has emerged as a public health concern in India. The Ministry of Health's National Guidelines aim to reduce unnecessary hysterectomies by promoting adherence to recommended indicatio…
qualitative
2025
Experiences of women with endometriosis & their partners in India: Findings from a qualitative study
Background & objectives Endometriosis, a chronic inflammatory condition, affects approximately 10 per cent of reproductive-age women in India. This study aimed to explore the experiences of women with endometriosis and their partners. Metho…
other
2025
A roundtable on gynaecological health in South Asia engaged speakers from four countries to share insights on the current context, challenges and priorities for action in the region. Women's gynaecological needs beyond maternal health are o…
other
2025
UNLABELLED: Hysterectomy, removal of the uterus, is a commonly performed surgery for gynaecological morbidities. Emerging evidence indicates that hysterectomy performed before age 45 (early hysterectomy), is associated with considerable ris…
observational
2023
BACKGROUND: Hysterectomy, particularly when conducted in women younger than 45 years, has been associated with increased risk of non-communicable diseases. In India, research indicates that hysterectomy is a common procedure for women, but …