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ANNUAL HEALTH BULLETIN 2004 - Ministry of Health

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5. Abortion Complication:- Though the incidence <strong>of</strong> complications following abortion is<br />

not known, prevalence <strong>of</strong> abortion as a complication <strong>of</strong> pregnancy is very common.<br />

6. Infertility and RTIs including STIs:- Though prevalence <strong>of</strong> infertility is not yet studied, from<br />

the 3 gewog Family Planning study, it is revealed that quite a high number <strong>of</strong> women are<br />

unable to conceive. Major causes are probably from the Reproductive tract infections (RTIs)<br />

and sexually transmitted infections (STIs).<br />

7. Low Cervical Cancer screening coverage:- Only 8% <strong>of</strong> target population could be screened in<br />

the year <strong>2004</strong>, which is inadequate for any impact on reduction <strong>of</strong> cervical cancer in the<br />

communities.<br />

8. Teenage Pregnancy and Contraceptive use:- Teenage mothers constitute about 15% <strong>of</strong> the<br />

antenatal attendees. In some <strong>of</strong> these young mothers, the index pregnancy is already second<br />

or third pregnancy.<br />

Contraceptive prevalence in this group <strong>of</strong> women is negligible.

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