Not just reproductive: A roundtable on addressing gynaecological health through the life course in South Asia
Document Type
Article (peer-reviewed)
Publication Date
7-25-2025
Abstract
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 overlooked in most settings, with common ailments underdiagnosed or untreated. While over-medicalisation and a lack of data and evidence are two common challenges, midwife-led programmes, investment in primary health care and nationwide data collection on gynaecological health are promising initiatives. The key priorities for evidence generation are to: understand gynaecological health and its interlinked determinants; examine impacts on quality of life; and design approaches that address women's health through the life course.
Recommended Citation
Desai, Sapna, Kaosar Afsana, Neymat Chadha, Dipti Govil, Neha Mankani, and Ramya Kumar. 2025. "Not just reproductive: A roundtable on addressing gynaecological health through the life course in South Asia," Sexual and Reproductive Health Matters 33(1): Article 2521031.
DOI
10.1080/26410397.2025.2521031
Language
English