Abstract

Objective: The aim of this study is to detect the prevalence of bacterial vaginosis among copper T380 IUD users among Egyptian women.
Patients and methods: This cross sectional study was conducted on 100 patients attended family planning outpatient clinic. Two vaginal discharge samples were obtained. The first swab was examined for detection of clue cells. Vaginal PH and amine test to fulfill Amsel criteria. The second swab was assessed using Nugent’s criteria
Results: significant difference between the study group regarding Amsel criteria. there was a significant association between presence of Foul-smelling discharge (either as a symptom or as a sign) and diagnosis of BV there was a significant relation between vaginal discharge and Amsel criteria all negative vaginal discharge cases show negative Amsel criteria (p<0.05).
Conclusion: We concluded that IUD use significantly increased the risk of BV among Egyptian women's and Women who use IUD as contraceptive method should seek medical help if they complain of abnormal vaginal discharge.

Keywords

IUD, Bacterial vaginosis, IUD users, infertility, Foul-smelling discharge, vaginal cuff cellulitis, symptomatic, birth control, late miscarriage, levonorgestrel, exacerbated