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The association between copper containing IUCD and bacterial vaginosis

Sayeste Demirezen1, Ayşegül Küçük, M Sinan Beksaç

  • 1Hacettepe University, Faculty of Science, Department of Biology, 06532, Ankara, Turkey. sayeste@hacettepe.edu.tr

Central European Journal of Public Health
|December 13, 2006
PubMed

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This study found a significant link between bacterial vaginosis (BV) and long-term intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD) use. Limiting IUCD use to under five years and regular check-ups may help prevent BV.

Area of Science:

  • Gynecology
  • Microbiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common vaginal condition.
  • Intrauterine contraceptive devices (IUCDs) are widely used for birth control.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between bacterial vaginosis (BV) and the use of intrauterine contraceptive devices (IUCDs).

Main Methods:

  • Cytological analysis of 600 Papanicolaou-stained cervicovaginal smears.
  • Statistical analysis to determine the correlation between IUCD use and BV presence.

Main Results:

  • A significant correlation (p < 0.05) was found between IUCD use and the presence of BV.
  • BV was detected in 7.1% of IUCD users compared to 1.8% of non-users.
  • Long-term IUCD use (over 4 years) was associated with BV in most positive cases.

Conclusions:

  • Long-term IUCD use is significantly associated with an increased risk of bacterial vaginosis.
  • Periodic microscopic examinations and limiting IUCD use to less than five years are recommended to prevent BV.

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