Prevalence of aerobic bacterial vaginosis among chronic IUD users among Egyptian women's

Abstract

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) can be considered as the commonest vaginal infection and is the cause of many complications, such as preterm birth and transmission of sexually transmitted infection (STIs),1 and it has been associated with vaginal cuff cellulitis, wound infection and abscess formation after hysterectomy.2 BV is associated with increased rates of obstetrical complications, such preterm labor, and low birth weight, preterm premature rupture of the membranes, late miscarriage, spontaneous abortion, Chorioamnionitis, postpartum maternal infections and infertility.3 BV may be symptomatic or asymptomatic. Symptomatic BV is characterized by a copious, thin, homogeneous, milky, foul-smelling vaginal flow, which is exacerbated after intercourse without condom use and menstruation.4