sch.14-sec.53Any other injury to the female reproductive system

sch.14-sec.53 Any other injury to the female reproductive system

53.1 Post-menopausal hysterectomy 5 to 15 53.2 Female impotence 5 to 15 Comment for item 53.2 The injury may be correctable by surgery. Additional examples of factors affecting ISV assessment for item 53.2 the level of sexual function or the extent of any corrective surgery 53.3 An injury causing an inability to give birth by normal vaginal delivery, for example, because of pelvic ring disruption or deformity 4 to 15 Comment for item 53.3 The injury may be correctable by surgery. 53.4 Injury to female genitalia or reproductive organs, or both 3 to 25 Comment about appropriate level of ISV for item 53.4 An ISV at or near the bottom of the range will be appropriate if there is a laceration or tear with good repair. An ISV at or near the middle of the range will be appropriate if the injury causes development of a prolapse or fistula. An ISV at or near the top of the range will be appropriate if the injury causes the early onset of menopause or irregular hormonal activity. 53.5 Reduced fertility, caused by, for example, trauma to ovaries or fallopian tubes 3 to 8 Comment about appropriate level of ISV for item 53.5 An ISV in the lower half of the range will be appropriate if the injury is caused by a delay in diagnosis of an ectopic pregnancy.