Bacterial Vaginosis; Frequency in Opd Patients at Ghaq Hospital Sahiwal

Abstract

ABSTRACT… Objectives:The aim of the study is to detect the frequency of Bacterial Vaginosis in the outpatient clinic of Obs & Gyne Department of GHAQ Sahiwal. Design: It is an observational study. Materials and methods: Setting: In the outpatient gyne department of GHAQ Sahiwal. Period: Six months. 500 patients were selected with complaint of discharge. Amsel criteria was used for diagnosis. For statistical analysis "Association test of Significance" was used. Main outcome measures: Occurrence of Bacterial Vaginosis in OPD patients and its association with certain risk factors and complications. Results: Out of 500 patients, 105 were found to have BV. So frequency is 21%. Out of 105 cases of BV, 16 (15.2%) were asymptomatic, 12 (11.42%) pregnant, 93 (88.57%) non pregnant. Significant association was found between BV, preterm labour, pre PROM and IUCD use. Conclusion: Vaginal discharge is one of the commonest reasons for hospital visit and Bacterial vaginosis is the commonest diagnosis so screening of patients with this condition is advised.