Prevalence and Risk Factors of Bacterial Vaginosis Among Women of Reproductive Age Attending Rural Tertiary Care Institute of Western Uttar Pradesh

Singh, Amit; Kanti, Vaibhav; Dayal, Seema; Shukla, Sushil Kumar; Mishra, Nishee

doi:10.14260/jemds/2016/630

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“…Prevalence of BV among women of reproductive age group is around 31.5%. Low education level and low socioeconomic status is a significant risk factor for bacterial vaginosis with 48.9% and 40.3% respectively [3]. Studies have reported a high prevalence of BV in both non-tubal and unexplained infertility [2].…”

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“…The infection is characterized primarily by paucity or depletion of the vaginal lacto-bacilli and their replacement by an streptococci, and mycoplasma species [2]. Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) is the most common cause of abnormal vaginal discharge among women of child bearing age and is associated with adverse obstetric and gynecologic outcomes [3]. Common symptoms include increased vaginal discharge that often smells like fish, the discharge is usually white or gray in colour, burning with urination may occur, mild itching.…”

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Bacterial Vaginosis: An Underestimated Cause of Unexplained Infertility

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2018

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Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) characterized by symptoms of vaginal malodor and slightly too moderately increased white discharge, which appears homogeneous, with low viscosity and smoothly coats vaginal mucosa. The vaginal fluid of women with bacterial vaginosis is characterized by markedly increase prevalence and concentration of G. vaginalis, Mycoplasma hominis and several anaerobic bacteria's. The normal acidic lactobacilli is the constitute most of the normal vaginal flora and help to protect against certain cervical and vaginal infections. L. gasseri, L crispatus produce large amounts of H2O2 and inhibits the growth of G. vaginalis while L. rhamnosus increases colonization of lactobacilli and decreases the recurrence of BV. Studies have reported a high prevalence of BV in both non-tubal and unexplained infertility. The most common oral treatment for BV in both pregnant and non-pregnant women is metronidazole. Therapy with metronidazole or clindamycin alters the vaginal flora and predisposes the patient to development of vaginal candidiasis. Recurrence rate of BV remains high with use of antimicrobials and such treatments are not designed to restore the lactobacilli. Antimicrobial drug resistance remains a root cause for BV recurrence. Probiotic supplementation as part of a broader lifestyle intervention aimed at improving fertility as the potential for side effects is nearly nonexistent, and there are reasons to think that it could be helpful.

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Bacterial Vaginosis: An Underestimated Cause of Unexplained Infertility

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2018

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Bacterial vaginosis and Mycoplasma infections in reproductive-age women: Clarifying the association with risk factors

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2022

Clínica e Investigación en Ginecología y Obstetricia

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Evaluation of effi cacy & safety of oral fi xed dose combination of probiotics in bacterial vaginosis

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2019

J Gynecol Res Obstet

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Aim: To evaluate the effi cacy and safety of vaginal specifi c lactobacilli strain in management of bacterial vaginosis. Method: A non-randomized, open labeled, non-comparative, multi-centric, study was conducted in total of 58 female patients suffering from bacterial vaginosis. Each patient was administered a combination of four strains of Lactobacilli. Vaginal pH, discharge, odor, itching and painful urination were performed at baseline, week 2 and week 4 as assessment parameters. Result: At the end of study data was extractable in only 56 females (mean age was 34.57 ± 11 years). Associated BV symptoms like vaginal discharge, odor and painful urination reduced signifi cantly at week 4 as compared to baseline. The most frequently encountered symptom was vaginal discharge, vaginal pH, odor and itching. With a shift in pH<4.5, at the end of week 4 all females showed improvement in the vaginal microbiota. Tolerability of fi xed dose combination was found to be good and none of the subjects discontinued the treatment. Conclusion: Probiotic combination of vaginal specifi c probiotic strains were found to be effective and safe for use in females who suffer from bacterial vaginosis.

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Prevalence and Risk Factors of Bacterial Vaginosis Among Women of Reproductive Age Attending Rural Tertiary Care Institute of Western Uttar Pradesh

Abstract: BACKGROUNDBacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common cause of abnormal vaginal discharge among women of child bearing age and is associated with adverse obstetric and gynaecologic outcomes.

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Bacterial Vaginosis: An Underestimated Cause of Unexplained Infertility

Bacterial Vaginosis: An Underestimated Cause of Unexplained Infertility

Bacterial vaginosis and Mycoplasma infections in reproductive-age women: Clarifying the association with risk factors

Evaluation of effi cacy & safety of oral fi xed dose combination of probiotics in bacterial vaginosis

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