Rolpa, April 28 -- Women in the remote Rolpa district often arrive at the hospital only after uterine and reproductive health conditions have become severe, doctors said, with stigma and lack of awareness keeping many from speaking openly about their symptoms.

At Rolpa Hospital, doctors report that patients frequently avoid discussing issues related to menstruation, uterine prolapse and other gynaecological conditions. Even when they do seek treatment, many do not fully describe their symptoms.

"Only a small number of women clearly explain their actual problem," said Dr Niraj Ghimire, a doctor at the hospital. "Most tolerate pain for a long time and come only when the condition becomes severe. By then, infections are often already advan...