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Bacterial vaginosis in pregnancy treated with yoghurt.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  8382424     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
As various drugs might have an effect on the fetus during pregnancy, the use of drugs should be minimized in the pregnant woman. Since bacterial vaginosis (BV) can be associated with prematurity and postpartum complications, we searched for alternative therapy for its cure during pregnancy. Commercial yoghurt incorporates both factors necessary for maintaining the protective mechanism of the vagina, vaginal pH and lactobacillus. A total of 32 women with BV in the first trimester of pregnancy were treated with intravaginal application of yoghurt. The result was favorable indicating that the continuous correction of vaginal pH and lactobacillus flora is crucial for normal vaginal ecology. During pregnancy, a local treatment restoring the normal acidity and vaginal flora, without systemic effect, may be preferable to any other treatment.
Authors:
A Neri; G Sabah; Z Samra
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Clinical Trial; Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica     Volume:  72     ISSN:  0001-6349     ISO Abbreviation:  Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand     Publication Date:  1993 Jan 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1993-03-25     Completed Date:  1993-03-25     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0370343     Medline TA:  Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand     Country:  DENMARK    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  17-9     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Beilinson Medical Center, Tel Aviv, Israel.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Female
Humans
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / therapy*
Treatment Outcome
Vaginosis, Bacterial / therapy*
Yogurt*

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