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Investigations in Gynecology Research & Womens Health

Prevalence of Bacterial Vaginosis in Preterm and Term Labour-An Observational Study

  • Open or CloseKavya K* and Aruna M

    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, JJM Medical College, Davangere, Karnataka, India

    *Corresponding author:Ganesh Balasaheb B, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, India

Submission: July 22, 2019Published: August 07, 2019

DOI: 10.31031/IGRWH.2019.03.000558

ISSN: 2577-2015
Volume3 Issue2

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the association between Recurrent Pregnancy loss and thrombophilia.

Methods: This is a descriptive study, involving retrospective analysis of patients with recurrent pregnancy losses. Patients with recurrent pregnancy loss in whom associated morbidity factors were excluded underwent screening for both acquired and inherited thrombophilia.

Results: A total of 20 patients were screened for acquired and inherited thrombophilia with recurrent pregnancy loss. Thrombophilia was diagnosed in 70% cases. Out of which, Anticardiolipin antibodies was found positive in 57% of patients, Protein C 7% & protein S deficiency was observed in 35 % cases.

Conclusion: Thrombophilias are associated with recurrent Pregnancy loss. Patients in whom other associated morbid factors are excluded, should be offered screening for thrombophilia. Multidisciplinary management involving hematologist is vital for management.

Keywords: Recurrent pregnancy loss; Thrombophilia

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