The magnitude of reproductive and sexual health problems in South Asia is daunting. However, an enabling policy environment provides an opportunity to address unmet needs. Neglected reproductive health problems can be effectively addressed through a life-cycle approach.
The question of women's health seems to be cast in adjunct to reproduction, at least as far as the Indian state is concerned.
Complications following illegally induced abortions have been recognised as an important cause of mortality and morbidity in Myanmar.
Medical termination of pregnancy or MTP is a well-utilized procedure today especially in the urban areas of India. As such, therefore, a large number of women would be involved if post-MTP complications were to occur frequently.