Bacterial vaginosis. Acute vaginitis
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: antibiotics and probiotics combined: In Group A, probiotics (Lactobacillus plantarum PBS067, Lactobacillus rhamnosus LRH020, and Bifidobacterium animalis lactis BL0
Sponsors
DME of Nishtar hospital
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 45 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Women 18–45 years old Having bacterial vaginosis diagnosed according to Amsel's criteria (at least three of the following BV symptoms: Greyish white, thin, homogenous vaginal discharge, vaginal pH >4.5, positive amine test findings, and presence of clue cells (>20%) in a wet smear observed under microscopy) all cured with metronidazole
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: History of allergy against the study drug. Pregnant Lactating women Menopausal women History of bleeding from the genital tract of unknown etiology Women with malignancy of reproductive tract or any co-morbid condition like AIDS, diabetes, psychiatric illness Currently using any contraceptive method Patients using another oral or vaginal probiotic at the time of assessment or receiving antibiotic therapy for another reason
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Recurrence of Bacterial Vagniosis. Timepoint: at 3 month. Method of measurement: Using Amsel Criteria (at least three of the following BV symptoms: Greyish white, thin, homogenous vaginal discharge, vaginal pH >4.5, positive amine test findings, and presence of clue cells (>20%) in a wet smear observed under microscopy). | — |
Countries
Pakistan
Contacts
Public ContactDr. Saima Ashraf
Nishtar Hospital, Multan
Outcome results
None listed