Effect of Copper T intrauterine device on cervico-vaginal flora.
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.
Wahab
S A
SA
Altaieb
S
S
Senity
A
A
Saleh
A
A
Sakr
E
E
Hamly
A K
AK
Hegab
M
M
D000328:Adult; D001420:Bacteria, Aerobic / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D001421:Bacteria, Anaerobic / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D002584:Cervix Uteri / Q000382:microbiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007435:Intrauterine Devices, Copper / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014621:Vagina / Q000382:microbiology*