An intrauterine device as a possible cause of change in the microbial flora of the female genital system

Aim:  An intrauterine device (IUD), used by millions of women worldwide, is one of the most efficient methods of contraception. The goal of our study was to compare a group of women using the IUD to a control group. Material & Methods:  The survey included 236 women of fertile age from gynaecolo...

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Published in:The journal of obstetrics and gynaecology research 2011-08, Vol.37 (8), p.1035-1040
Main Authors: Kaliterna, Vanja, Kučišec-Tepeš, Nastja, Pejković, Lidija, Zavorović, Srđan, Petrović, Sanja, Barišić, Zvonimir
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Age
cervicitis
Colonization
Contraception
Croatia - epidemiology
Data processing
Escherichia coli
Escherichia coli - isolation & purification
Escherichia coli Infections - epidemiology
Female
genital tract infections
Genitalia, Female - microbiology
Humans
Infection
intrauterine device
Intrauterine devices
Intrauterine Devices - adverse effects
Middle Aged
Obstetrics
Risk
Sampling
Ureaplasma Infections - epidemiology
Ureaplasma urealyticum
Ureaplasma urealyticum - isolation & purification
Uterine Cervicitis - epidemiology
Uterine Cervicitis - microbiology
Vagina
Young Adult
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Summary:Aim:  An intrauterine device (IUD), used by millions of women worldwide, is one of the most efficient methods of contraception. The goal of our study was to compare a group of women using the IUD to a control group. Material & Methods:  The survey included 236 women of fertile age from gynaecological practices in the area of Split and Dalmatia County, Croatia. The subjects were divided into two groups: IUD users and a control group (women not using any contraception methods). Sampling, transportation, sample processing in the laboratory and interpretation of results were conducted using standard microbiological procedures and methods. Results:  Opportunistic bacteria were statistically more frequently isolated among IUD users (P 
ISSN:1341-8076
1447-0756
DOI:10.1111/j.1447-0756.2010.01480.x