Effect of IUD (Intrauterine Device) on Reproductive Tract Infection (Rti) In the Northern West Bank

Journal Title, Volume, Page:

Middle East Journal of Family Medicine, 2004; Vol. 5 (5)

Year of Publication:

2004

Link:

http://www.mejfm.com/journal/MEJFM%20May%202004/IUD.pdf

Authors:

Samar Ghazal

Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus. Palestine

Current Affiliation:

Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus. Palestine

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Mohammed Musmar

Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus. Palestine

Mariam Amer Isma

Preferred Abstract (Original):

Background: Intra uterine device (IUD) is one of the most popular methods of contraception among Palestinian women. Reproductive Tract Infection (RTI) is one of the main problems associated with IUD use. The objective of this study is to explore the relationship between RTI related symptoms & IUD use.
Methods: We interviewed two hundred women (134 IUD users and 66 non-IUD users) from Ministry of Health (MOH) family planning (FP) clinics in Northern West Bank/Palestine. A questionnaire about RTI related symptoms was filled, then cervical swab samples were collected & cultured for aerobic bacteria. A scoring system for vaginal discharge symptoms and overall RTI related symptoms was developed, all data were analyzed using SPSS software.

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