Karnataka High Court allows hysterectomy for 23-year-old suffering from intellectual and development disabilities (opens original article in a new tab)

Karnataka High Court permitted a hysterectomy for a 23-year-old woman with severe intellectual and developmental disabilities, stating it was in her best interests due to health risks from her inability to manage menstrual hygiene.

• Karnataka High Court allowed a 23-year-old woman with intellectual and developmental disabilities to have a hysterectomy.
• The court ruled the procedure was in the patient's best interests due to her inability to manage menstrual hygiene.
• A medical board determined the patient had severe disabilities including cerebral palsy and an IQ of 36.