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ArticleInternational journal of women's health2026

Global Trends and Burden of Non-Neoplastic Gynecologic Diseases Among Women of Childbearing Age, 1990-2021: a GBD 2021 Analysis.

Zhaochen Sun, Hao Liu, Nan Wang, Ping Sun, Liangwei Wu, Erxu Xue, Yan Chen, Jianhui Zhao, Kaihong Zeng, Yuping Liu and 2 more

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Zhaochen Sun *School of Public Health, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, People's Republic of China.
Hao Liu *School of Public Health, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, People's Republic of China.
Nan Wang *School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, People's Republic of China.
Ping SunDepartment of Health Management Center & Institute of Health Management, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, People's Republic of China.
Liangwei WuDepartment of Bioinformatics, College of Life Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0009-0002-0399-6176
Erxu XueNursing Department, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China.
Yan ChenSchool of Public Health, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, People's Republic of China.
Jianhui ZhaoDepartment of School of Public Health, and Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China.
Kaihong ZengDepartment of Health Management Center & Institute of Health Management, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, People's Republic of China.
Yuping LiuDepartment of Health Management Center & Institute of Health Management, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, People's Republic of China.
Zhengwei WanDepartment of Health Management Center & Institute of Health Management, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, People's Republic of China.
Yunli YeSchool of Public Health, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, People's Republic of China.

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Background: Non-neoplastic gynecological diseases substantially impact women of childbearing age (WCBA), contributing to global burden. Despite growing awareness, disparities in healthcare access remain widespread across regions and socioeconomic groups. Materials and Methods: Utilizing data from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021, the study assess the prevalence and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) of 7 non-neoplastic gynecological diseases in WCBA across 231 countries and regions from 1990 to 2021. Age-standardised rates (ASRs) and estimated annual percentage changes (EAPCs) were used to assess temporal trends. Additionally, the socio-demographic index (SDI) was explored for its association with disease burden. Results: From 1990 to 2021, global age-standardised prevalence and DALY rates of the non-neoplastic gynecological diseases remained relatively stable (EAPC: 0.00%, -0.20%). In contrast, the absolute number of prevalent cases increased markedly, largely reflecting population growth and changes in age structure. Female infertility and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) demonstrated increasing trends in both prevalence (EAPC: 0.69%, 0.74%) and DALYs (EAPC: 0.71%, 0.72%). In 2021, premenstrual syndrome (PMS) showed the highest prevalence (889.97 per 100,000) and DALY rate (74.27 per 100,000). North Africa and Middle East showed the highest ASR of prevalence (ASPR, 70,265.65) and DALYs (ASDR, 1,812.41) globally. Age-specific analyses indicated that prevalence and DALYs peaked among women aged 35-44 years. In addition, higher SDI correlated with lower ASPR and ASDR in overall non-neoplastic gynecological diseases, while PCOS exhibited upward trends. Conclusion: The global burden of non-neoplastic gynecological diseases among WCBA remains substantial, with marked heterogeneity across regions and conditions. These findings underscore the importance of strengthened disease surveillance, improved and equitable access to reproductive health services, and greater integration of mental health support in women's health strategies.

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disability-adjusted life yearsglobal burden of disease studynon-neoplastic gynecological diseasesprevalencewomen of childbearing age

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