Short Term Health Implications
• Severe pain and shock
• Infections
• Urine retention
• Injury to adjacent tissues
• Fracture or dislocation as a result of restraint
• Damage to other organs
• Behavioural changes and emotional upset
• Death
Long Term Health Implications
• Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections
• Excessive damage to the reproductive system
• Uterus, vaginal and pelvic infections
• Difficulties in menstruation
• Difficulties in passing urine
• Increased risk of HIV transmission and Hepatitis B
• Infertility
• Cysts
• Complications in pregnancy and childbirth
• Psychological damage
• Sexual dysfunction
