Tuberculosis

Genital tuberculosis is a very common entity affecting the women of our country. It is normally secondary to tuberculosis of lungs. It commonly affects the fallopian tubes, endometrium and ovaries .Due to the varied nature of the symptoms the disease is difficult to diagnose 

Symptoms

• Weight Loss, Fever, Night Sweats
• Amenorrhoea- Absence of Periods
• Scanty or Irregular Periods
• Pain Abdomen
• Vaginal Discharge 
• Infertility

Comlications 

• Fallopian Tube Blockage 
• Tubo Ovarian Mass
• Ashermann Syndrome - Intrauterine Adhesions
• Frozen Pelvis

When to Consult your Gynaecologist?

If you are experiencing any of the above mentioned symptoms or are suffering from infertility, consult your Gynaecologist, book an appointment

Why Tuberculosis Leads to Infertility?

Endometrial Tuberculosis is  difficult to diagnose. Woman who are infected with Endometrial TB, it is often asymptomatic or presents with non-specific symptoms. The manifestation of the disease is usually different in women of reproductive age and postmenopausal women. Most common symptoms in young women are menstrual disturbance, or pelvic pain. The menstrual cycle may be normal and undisturbed in some cases of Genital tuberculosis. Amenorrhoea (absence of periods or scanty flow) from genital tuberculosis occurs due to complete destruction of the basal endometrial layer. Symptoms which commonly occur in a postmenopausal woman are irregular bleeding, pyometra, or leucorrhoea (white discharge)
Extensive involvement of the endometrium leads to formation of ulcerative, granular, or fungating lesions. with time depending upon the extent of damage the endometrial cavity may be obliterated with intrauterine adhesions

Treatment Options

• DOTS (Directly Observed Treatment Short-Course) Strategy Treatment. This consists of a combination of drugs which are given for a period of 6 to 9 months 
• IVF (in vitro fertilization) (in cases of blockage of bilateral tube)
• Hysteroscopic Correction of Uterine Cavity( Asherman’s Syndrome)

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