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Area of Science:

  • Gynecology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Reproductive Medicine

Background:

  • Female genital tuberculosis (TB) is a significant contributor to infertility, accounting for approximately 10% of cases.
  • Diagnosis is often incidental during infertility workups, with laparoscopy and histopathology being the gold standard.
  • Genital TB can lead to adhesions and tubal blockage, causing menstrual irregularities and infertility.

Observation:

  • A case of a 34-year-old primigravida with IVF conception presented with decreased fetal movements at 35 weeks gestation.
  • An emergency Cesarean section with bilateral fimbriectomy was performed due to the IVF status and fetal distress.
  • Post-operative recovery was uneventful, with normal color Doppler findings and recommendations for diet, rest, and follow-up.

Findings:

  • Genital TB symptoms vary, including fever, night sweats, weight loss, menstrual dysfunction, and chronic abdominal pain.
  • Diagnostic tools include Mantoux test, chest X-ray, cartridge-based nucleic acid amplification test (CBNAAT), hysterosalpingography, and laparoscopy.
  • Symptomatic management is crucial for improving pregnancy outcomes in patients with genital TB.

Implications:

  • Understanding the link between genital TB and infertility is vital for timely diagnosis and treatment.
  • Effective management strategies can improve reproductive success in women with genital TB.
  • Further research into early diagnostic markers and targeted therapies for genital TB is warranted.