When urine or faeces leak through your vagina

This diagram shows the areas (in red) where obstetric fistulas commonly occur. — Wikimedia Commons

Obstetric fistula, an excruciating childbirth injury resulting in an abnormal connection between a woman’s birth canal and bladder or rectum, continues to haunt countless lives.

Despite its profound impact, obstetric fistula remains largely unspoken, hidden in the shadows of societal taboos and healthcare disparities.