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Menstrual disorders in genital tuberculosis.

S Samal1, U Gupta, P Agarwal

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sevagram, Wardha.

Journal of the Indian Medical Association
|October 4, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Genital tuberculosis commonly causes menstrual irregularities like oligohypomenorrhoea and amenorrhoea in women. Early diagnosis requires high suspicion and thorough investigation due to varied symptoms.

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Area of Science:

  • Gynecology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Genital tuberculosis presents with diverse symptoms, often delaying diagnosis.
  • Menstrual irregularities are common manifestations of genital tuberculosis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the menstrual history and pelvic examination findings in patients with genital tuberculosis.
  • To highlight the importance of clinical suspicion in diagnosing genital tuberculosis.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 120 histopathologically confirmed cases of genital tuberculosis.
  • Detailed review of menstrual history and pelvic examination findings.

Main Results:

  • Oligohypomenorrhoea was the most frequent menstrual disorder (54.0%).
Keywords:
AsiaCase StudiesClinical ResearchDeveloping CountriesDiseasesIndiaInfectionsMenstruation DisordersResearch MethodologySouthern AsiaStudiesTuberculosisTuberculosis, Female Genital

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  • Amenorrhoea (14.3%), menorrhagia (19.0%), and postmenopausal bleeding (1.6%) were also observed.
  • Cervical involvement (43.1%) and tubo-ovarian mass (19.8%) were significant pelvic findings.

    • Conclusions:

    • Genital tuberculosis frequently manifests as menstrual dysfunction.
    • Pelvic examination reveals significant pathology, including cervical involvement and tubo-ovarian masses.
    • Prompt diagnosis relies on a high index of suspicion and comprehensive investigations.