RESUMO
The effect of the Copper T intrauterine device (IUD) insertion on vaginal and cervical flora was studied in thirty cases. The vaginal and cervical cultures showed a significant increase (P less than 0.01) in some of the anaerobic bacteria. Some of the aerobic organisms showed a statistically significant increase in the cervical cultures (P less than 0.01). Strict asepsis during insertion of the device is recommended.
Assuntos
Bactérias Aeróbias/isolamento & purificação , Bactérias Anaeróbias/isolamento & purificação , Colo do Útero/microbiologia , Dispositivos Intrauterinos de Cobre/efeitos adversos , Vagina/microbiologia , Adulto , Feminino , HumanosRESUMO
PIP: The endometrial condition at removal of the copper-T 200 IUD was studied in 100 cases fitted with copper T devices as a method of family planning for a period ranging from 6 to 24 months. In all cases, the device was removed for medical or personal reasons. Detailed personal, menstrual, and obstetric histories were taken. A complete physical examination was performed with general, abdominal, and pelvic examination. An abnormal endometrial pattern was present in 64% of cases and was not related to age, parity or duration of device use. Abnormal findings had significantly increased in cases presenting pain, vaginal discharge and symptoms of pelvic inflammatory diseases. Chronic inflammatory cellular reaction was present in 23% of cases. 16% of the cases showed a minimal inflammatory reaction with stromal edema.^ieng
