How Can Physical Abuse Affect Reproductive Health?
Physical abuse can have severe consequences on a woman's reproductive health. These may include:
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) caused by untreated sexually transmitted infections (STIs) due to forced intercourse. Injuries to the genital area, which may cause chronic pain, infections, and difficulties in sexual function. Complications during pregnancy, such as miscarriage, preterm labor, and low birth weight. Increased risk of gynecologic cancers due to prolonged stress and trauma.
