AN INSIGHT INTO COMMON FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH COMPLICATION: A STUDY CONDUCTED IN DARJEELING HIMALAYAN REGION

Abstract Background: Female reproductive health complication is an unfavorable result of a disease, health condition, or treatment related to menstruation and may adversely affect the prognosis, or outcome, of a disorder. It generally involve a worsening of disorders or the development of new signs, symptoms, or pathological changes which may become widespread throughout the body and affect other systems. Thus, study of female reproductive health problems, complications and awareness is of great significance as it may lead to the development of new diseases resulting from previously existing complications. Methods: In a study, a cross-sectional questionnaires survey was conducted in different rural and urban area in the Darjeeling Himalayan regions. These questionnaires were based on common female health related problems and complications, socioeconomic data, dietary and physical activities. In the survey conducted a total of 303 females in Darjeeling Himalayan region were introduced to the structured questionnaires’ and through verbal interaction, data was collected. Data was analyzed using spss-16 and excel-2019.Result: The common female heath related complications were as follows; the percentage of miscarriage seen is 7.26%, PCOS is 1.98%, PCOD is 5.28%, Endometriosis is 2.64%, Thyroid related problem is 7.92%, Anemia being the highest in frequency among the females 17.82%, Hysterectomy is seen in 7.92% and UTI as second highest most common complications in female 15.18%. Conclusion: Female health is influenced by certain modifiable factors and to decrease the horizon of the problem it is important to discuss and educate females about the topic and seek help from medical advisor.