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Female genital tuberculosis revisted.

R N Qureshi1, S Samad, R Hamid

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Aga Khan Univeristy Hospital, Karachi.

JPMA. the Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
|March 21, 2001
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Genital tuberculosis commonly presents as infertility or abdominal pain in women aged 25-45. Early diagnosis and nine-month antituberculous therapy are crucial, though successful pregnancies remain rare.

Area of Science:

  • Gynecology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Reproductive Medicine

Background:

  • Genital tuberculosis (GTB) is a significant cause of female infertility, particularly in endemic regions.
  • Understanding the clinical presentation and diagnostic challenges of GTB is essential for timely intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the clinical manifestations of genital tuberculosis in women.
  • To review diagnostic approaches and treatment strategies for GTB.
  • To assess treatment outcomes, including pregnancy rates.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective case review was conducted at Aga Khan University Hospital.
  • The study included all female index cases of genital tuberculosis over a twelve-year period.

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Main Results:

  • Forty cases of GTB were identified, predominantly in women aged 25-45 years.
  • Infertility (42.5%) and abdominal pain (42%) were the most frequent symptoms; fever, ascites, and irregular bleeding were also noted.
  • Standard treatment involved nine months of antituberculous drug therapy, resulting in only three successful pregnancies.

Conclusions:

  • Genital tuberculosis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of female infertility.
  • Effective management strategies are needed to improve pregnancy outcomes in women with GTB.