Hysterosalpingographic findings in women with genital tuberculosis

ABSTRACT

Background: Genital tuberculosis [TB] is an important cause of infertility in the developing countries, where hysterosalpingograply [HSG] remains an initial diagnostic procedure in the evaluation of tubal and peritoneal factors leading to infertility. Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the HSG findings of genital TB in infertile women. Materials and Methods: We retrospectively reviewed HSG findings in 20 women with genital tuberculosis. HSG was performed in these women as part of infertility wodc up over 5 years. The other diagnostic procedures used included endometrial curettage and biopsy, histological examination, culture, laparoscopy, hysteroscopy and polymerase chain reaction. Results: The mean age of the participants was 30.518 years. All women had clinical history of infertility for at least 4 years. Women presented with pelvic abdominal pain [30-35%] and menstrual disturbances [20-25%]. Reviewing 20 cases of female genital TB were encountered various presentations on HSG. Conclusion: HSG is an invaluable procedure in suggesting the diagnosis of genital TB in patients being investigated for infertility