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First antenatal visits and metronidazole

J A McGregor1, A M Roberts

  • 1University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver 80262, USA.

American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
|April 1, 1997
PubMed
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The timing of initial antenatal visits influences treatment for common reproductive tract infections in early pregnancy. Most women receive care after 9 weeks, but earlier screening and treatment are possible.

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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Health
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Background:

  • Common reproductive tract infections (RTIs) and bacterial vaginosis (BV) affect pregnant women.
  • Early diagnosis and treatment of RTIs/BV are crucial for maternal and fetal well-being.
  • Current antenatal visit schedules may delay timely intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the timing of initial antenatal visits.
  • To assess the feasibility of screening and treating RTIs/BV during the first antenatal visit.
  • To inform antimicrobial treatment strategies in early pregnancy.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of initial antenatal visit timing.
  • Data collected from 5 representative Denver practice settings.
  • Inclusion of the most recent 50 patients per setting.

Main Results:

  • The majority of women attended their first antenatal visit after 9 weeks of gestation.
  • Women in private practice settings had earlier initial visits compared to those in public clinics.
  • This timing suggests a window for potential early intervention.

Conclusions:

  • Screening and treatment for RTIs and BV can be integrated into the initial antenatal visit.
  • Optimizing antenatal visit timing can facilitate prompt management of common infections.
  • Early antimicrobial intervention is feasible for pregnant women with RTIs/BV.

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