An Intervention Study of Reproductive Tract Infections among Married Women of Reproductive Age in Shanghai

Objective To evaluate the impacts of reproductive tract infections （RTIs） intervention on RTIs-related knowledge, attitudes, practices and prevalence of married women at reproductive age. Methods Four sub-districts from Xuhui district, Shanghai were selected by multistage cluster random sampling and residence committees were randomly assigned to either an intervention group or a control one. RTIs intervention was implemented in intervention group, while routine family planning program was conducted in control group. Results Compared with control group, intervention group have improved the following targets： the increment of RTI knowledge score was higher than that in control group （OR=9. 22, 95%CI： 7.01 - 2.14）; the increment score of individual health behaviors （6. 31） was higher than that in control group （4.50） （OR=1.60, 95%CI： 1.21 -2.10）; the increase of condom use frequency in intervention group was higher than that in control group （4.12% vs 0.69%） （OR=1.84, 95%CI： 1.31-2.57）; the decreased RTIs rate was higher than that in control group （7.45% vs 0.96%） （OR=0.68, 95%CI： 0.49-0.95）. Conclusion It is an effective way to conduct community-based intervention to increase women＇s RTIs knowledge, improve RTIs-related attitudes, promote good individual health behaviors, so as to decrease RTIs prevalence.

Etiopathogenesis of reproductive tract infections and the emerging role of bitter taste receptors:A scoping review

Reproductive tract infections pose an immense public health concern worldwide as over 600 million new cases are recorded annually along with several complications,including infertility,ectopic pregnancy,preterm delivery,and neonatal death.Despite improved understanding of the mechanisms of pathogenic invasion,the etiopathogenesis of reproductive tract infections is yet to be completely understood.Recent data has suggested a critical role of bitter taste receptors of the reproductive tract in etiopathogenesis of reproductive tract infections.Here,we review the literature on current etiopathogenesis of reproductive tract infections and the role of bitter taste receptors of the reproductive tract in etiopathogenesis of reproductive tract infections.Emerging evidence suggests a critical role of microbiota disorder of the reproductive tract in reproductive tract infections.Several bacterial,protozoan parasitic,helminthic parasitic and viral pathogens have been identified as causative agents of reproductive tract infections.These pathogens subvert host defenses and activate specific architectural units of the uroepithelium such as Toll-like receptors,which recognize conserved motifs on the pathogens.The activated Toll-like receptors mediate downstream signaling,stimulating nuclear factor-κB,which in turn activates the production of proinflammatory cytokines.This pathway is also associated with recruitment of immunocytes to the site of aggression and release of proteinases,which drive tissue damage in the reproductive tract.Defects in detection of pathogenic components by the bitter taste receptors of the reproductive tract may play a critical role in the etiopathogenesis of reproductive tract infections.This review provides important information for identification of novel frontiers for the treatment of reproductive tract infections.

Prevalence and risks of reproductive tract infections among women of urban slums in North India: A cross-sectional study

Objective:To identify the prevalence,determinants of reproductive tract infection,and healthcare seeking behavior among ever married women of reproductive age residing in an urban slum of Faridabad,Haryana,North India.Methods:This community based cross-sectional study was conducted among ever married women aged between 15 and 49 years insured under employees state insurance scheme and residing in an urban slum of Faridabad.Simple random sampling technique was used to interview 149 eligible women using a predesigned structured questionnaire.Study variables included sociodemographic profile,family planning methods,menstrual absorbent usage,and symptoms of reproductive tract infection.Binary logistic regression was used to investigate the determinants of reproductive tract infection.Results:Of the women,46.3%had at least one reproductive tract infection or sexually transmitted infection symptom and 28.9%among them sought treatment for the symptom.Vaginal discharge,itching(14.1%)and lower abdominal pain(30.2%)were the major symptoms reported.Non-usage of condoms as contraceptive was significantly associated with a higher rate of symptoms(50.4%vs.20.0%).Abortion had a significantly high odds of having reproductive tract infection symptoms(aOR 3.71,95%CI 1.59-8.62;P<0.01).Less frequent change in absorbent during menstruation was also reported to have a higher rate of symptoms.The majority of those who took treatment sought it from government or employees state insurance dispensary.2%also went to faith healers.Conclusions:Nearly half of the study population have reproductive tract infection symptom.Abortions and non-usage of condom increase the risk of reproductive tract infection.Menstrual hygiene and condom usage are the significant interventions,which may reduce the prevalence of these symptoms.

Impact of community strategy package on uptake of reproductive tract infections health services among young street females in the municipality of Eldoret,Kenya

Background:Despite the intervention of free medical care services for street children by a dedicated clinic in Eldoret municipality,health care service of young street females(YSFs)is still deficient.The present study aimed to evaluate the impact of the community strategy package on the uptake of reproductive tract infections(RTI)health services among the target population.Materials and methods:A pre-test-post-test quasi-experimental with a qualitative and quantitative approach was applied among the YSFs aged 10-24 years.The study used structured questionnaires and key informant interviews to collect data from the respondents.Results:The study enrolled a total of 77 young street females in Eldoret municipality.A significantly higher proportion of respondents reportedly first sought treatment for RTI at a health facility after the implementation of the community strategy package(97.1%)when compared to the proportion of respondents who first sought treatment at a health facility in the pre-intervention phase(51.0%)(p<0.001).Early seeking of treatment improved significantly after the introduction of the intervention;72.0%and 94.1%of the respondents sought treatment early during the pre-intervention and post-intervention phase,respectively(p<0.011).Conclusion:The study recommends the adoption of the community strategy as an intervention to increase the uptake of RTIs health services and promotion of the reproductive health of young street females.

Analysis of Vagina Microecology and Investigation of Common Infection in Border Area of Chongzuo City

Objective: To investigate the microecology and common infection of the female vagina in border area of Chongzuo City. Methods: Female patients in the outpatient department and inpatient department of gynecology of our hospital from April 1, 2018 to August 23, 2021 were selected as the research objects. The reproductive tract secretions of all patients were examined by microecological examination, morphological examination, chemical analysis and microscopic examination, and the results of various indicators were statistically analyzed to draw relevant conclusions. Results: Among the 1498 women with vaginal micro- ecological imbalances, cleanliness was determined to be 534 cases of degree II, 868 cases of degree III, and 96 cases of degree IV;Nugent scores were 9 - 10 in 9 cases, 8 in 122 cases, 7 in 30 cases, 6 in 18 cases, 5 in 8 cases, 4 in 717 cases, 3 in 248 cases, 2 in 209 cases, 1 in 118 cases, and 0 in 19 cases. AV scores were 8 in 1 case, 7 in 1 case, 6 in 2 cases, 5 in 9 cases, 4 in 84 cases, 3 in 207 cases, 2 in 850 cases, 1 in 284 cases, and 0 in 60 cases. Among the pathogen infections, 99 cases were mycoplasma, 361 cases were candida, 199 cases were bacterial and 8 cases were trichomonas;In chemical analysis, there were 138 cases with pH 5.1, 326 cases with pH 4.8, 775 cases with pH 4.6, 217 cases with pH 4.4, and 42 cases with pH 4.1;meanwhile, 1390 cases were positive for hydrogen peroxide, 505 cases were positive for glucosidase, 487 cases were positive for acetylglucosaminidase, 184 cases were positive for sialidase, 290 cases were positive for proline amino-peptidase, 501 cases were positive for coagulase, and 1064 cases were positive for leukocyte esterase. Conclusion: Female reproductive tract microecology is more complex, and the pathogens of infection are also diverse. A systematic examination can clarify the occurrence and development of the disease, and then provide reliable laboratory data for clinical treatment and guide clinical medication.

Analysis on the reproductive health situation of unmarried floating young women in cities

Objective: To understand the prevalence of RTIs/STIs, the incidence of sex violence and the KAP of the sex and reproductive health among unmarried floating young women.Methods: During Ocb.2002 to Feb.2003, in the maternal and child health hospital of Beijing, Shenzhen, Nanning and Zhengzhou, 1,219 unmarried floating young women who wanted termination of pregnancy and was under 24 years old before induced abortion received gynecological and laboratory examination. At the same time, they also answered a self-questionnaire. Results: The mean age of all respondents was (22.0±1.6) years old. The respondents' average age of having first sexual activity was (20.3±1.8) years old. The rate of induced abortion history was 38.7%. 17.5% of young women had never used contraception. The incidence of sex violence was 15.6%. The prevalence of RTIs and STIs was 56.1% and 9.7%, respectively. Young women were lack of the knowledge about reproductive health care. Conclusions: The reproductive health situation of unmarried floating young women was serious, especially on sex violence and RTIs/STIs and higher rate of induced abortion.

细菌性阴道病的治疗进展

细菌性阴道病(bacterial vaginosis,BV)是育龄期妇女最常见的下生殖道感染性疾病,会导致盆腔炎、不良妊娠结局和多种性传播疾病感染风险增加。目前临床用于治疗BV的药物主要为甲硝唑、克林霉素等抗生素,但难以解决部分患者治疗失败以及复发率高等问题。其原因可能在于抗生素的抑菌机制较为单一,且作用强度不足,无法重建以乳杆菌为主的阴道微生态,也无法抑制阴道加德纳菌主导的致病性生物被膜产生。因此,亟需开发新的替代药物或采用联合疗法用于BV治疗。基于BV的微生物学基础,综述近期BV治疗方式的研究进展,包括乳杆菌制剂、生物被膜抑制剂等。这些疗法大多安全性好、有效性高,极具研究价值,部分已初步应用于临床。

Intimate hygiene practices and reproductive tract infections: A systematic review

Introduction:Worldwide,women perform a variety of vaginal practices to enhance their intimate hygiene and sexual health.Objective:To conduct a systematic review to assess the different kinds of intimate hygiene practices and their association with reproductive tract infections and complications.Methods:PubMed,Medline and The Cochrane Library were used.Both observational and interventional studies targeting the urogenital infections and their association with hygiene practices were included.Exclusion criteria included studies that assessed the knowledge and attitudes towards intimate hygiene practices rather than their relation to infections.The design of this systematic review complied with the guidelines of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis(PRISMA).Results:Fifteen articles were included.Intravaginal practices were found to be associated with reproductive tract infections.Reusable absorbent material used during menstruation increased the risk of Candida infection with an adjusted proportional reported ratio(aPRR)of 1.54(95%CI 1.2–2.0),but no association with bacterial vaginosis or trichomonas vaginalis infection was noted.Bathing or vaginal washing during menstruation with water only showed a higher association with symptoms of urogenital infections when compared with washing with both soap and water during menstruation.Drying reusable pads inside the house and storing them inside the toilet was found to be associated with a higher candida infection prevalence.Moreover,bathing in sitting position during menstruation,not drying the genital area or using cloth for drying it,and not paying attention to hand washing,were all associated with a higher risk of genital infections.Finally,postpartum use of native homemade vaginal preparations might be a risk factor for ascending vaginal infections,and the use of inappropriate material for menstrual blood absorption was associated with secondary infertility.Conclusion:Several hygiene practices put women at higher risk for reproductive tract infections.We should continue to increase awareness to counter the misinformation resulting from marketing campaigns and common misconceptions.

早产及未足月胎膜早破与妊娠期生殖道感染的关系研究

目的明确早产及未足月胎膜早破(PPROM)与妊娠期生殖道感染(RTI)的相关性。方法选择2021年1月至2022年12月在北京市通州区妇幼保健院规律产前检查及分娩的早产或PPROM孕妇416例作为研究对象进行回顾性分析。根据分娩期间(分娩当次入院)检查有无明确的RTI病原学证据分为观察组(171例,有证据)和对照组(245例,无证据)。对孕妇相关资料进行分析,比较2组孕早期患阴道炎症情况、PPROM发生率、分娩孕周、分娩方式、胎儿宫内窘迫发生情况及不同年龄孕妇妊娠结局、相同孕周分娩新生儿出生体重。结果观察组171例孕妇阴道分泌物常规检查前3位病原菌为解脲支原体感染14例(8.2%)、细菌性阴道病13例(7.6%)、霉菌性阴道炎10例(5.8%);细菌学培养RTI的常见病原体为无乳链球菌9例(5.3%)、白色念珠菌8例(4.7%)、大肠埃希菌6例(3.5%)。观察组孕早期患阴道炎症比例高于对照组[18.7%(32/171)比11.4%(28/245)],差异有统计学意义(P=0.042)。观察组与对照组PPROM发生率、分娩孕周、分娩方式、胎儿宫内窘迫发生率比较差异均有统计学意义(均P<0.05)。不同年龄组孕妇PPROM、RTI、胎儿宫内窘迫发生率差异均无统计学意义(均P>0.05)。观察组和对照组相同孕周分娩新生儿出生体重比较差异均无统计学意义(均P>0.05)。结论解脲支原体、无乳链球菌、白色念珠菌是RTI的主要致病菌;妊娠期RTI有增加早产或PPROM发病风险的可能,同时妊娠期RTI增加妊娠期母儿的不良结局。

生殖道感染对足月和未足月胎膜早破孕妇宫颈分泌液MMP-2、MMP-9表达及不良母婴结局的影响

目的分析生殖道感染对足月和未足月胎膜早破(PROM)孕妇基质金属蛋白酶-2(MMP-2)、基质金属蛋白酶-9(MMP-9)表达及不良母婴结局的影响。方法招募2021年6月至2023年6月就诊于湖北医药学院附属十堰市太和医院的110例PROM孕妇作为研究对象。根据生殖道感染情况和孕周将其分为未足月胎膜早破(pPROM)感染组(34例)、pPROM非感染组(26例)、足月胎膜早破(tPROM)感染组(34例)、tPROM非感染组(16例)。比较四组一般资料、宫颈分泌液MMP-2和MMP-9表达水平以及不良母婴结局发生情况,采用多因素logistic回归分析PROM孕妇发生不良母婴结局的影响因素。结果四组年龄、孕次、体质量指数、吸烟史、饮酒史比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。四组宫颈分泌液MMP-2、MMP-9表达水平比较差异有统计学意义(P<0.05),其中pPROM感染组宫颈分泌液MMP-2、MMP-9表达水平高于pPROM非感染组和tPROM非感染组,tPROM感染组宫颈分泌液MMP-2、MMP-9表达水平高于tPROM非感染组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。四组绒毛膜羊膜炎及不良母婴结局总发生率比较差异有统计学意义(P<0.05),其中pPROM感染组绒毛膜羊膜炎发生率高于tPROM感染组和tPROM非感染组,不良母婴结局总发生率高于pPROM非感染组和tPROM非感染组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。多因素logistic回归分析结果显示,生殖道感染及较高的宫颈分泌液MMP-2、MMP-9表达水平是PROM孕妇发生不良母婴结局的独立危险因素(P<0.05)。结论生殖道感染可增加足月和未足月PROM孕妇宫颈分泌液MMP-2、MMP-9表达水平,生殖道感染及较高的宫颈分泌液MMP-2、MMP-9表达水平是PROM孕妇发生不良母婴结局的独立危险因素。

Study on the Correlation between Human Papillomavirus and Mycoplasma genitalium Combined with TCT Detection

Objective: This study aims to explore the correlation between human papillomavirus (HPV) and Mycoplasma genitalium (CT) combined with TCT detection in cervical cancer screening. Method: A cross-sectional study design was adopted, and a total of 609 women who came to seek medical treatment were recruited as the study subjects. Combination testing was evaluated on cervical cancer screening by testing the women for HPV, CT with TCT detection and analyzing the relationship of cervical lesions with HPV and CT infection. Results: The study results showed that 21.57% of the subjects were infected with both HPV and CT, and 48.42% of the cases had abnormal TCT results at the same time. Further data analysis showed that HPV infection was significantly associated with abnormal TCT outcomes (p < 0.05), suggesting a possible synergistic effect of the two infections in cervical lesions. The combined sensitivity and specificity of HPV, CT and TCT detection were 21.57% and 48.42%, respectively, which were significantly higher than that of single detection. Conclusion: In summary, the results of this study support the importance of combined HPV, CT, and TCT testing in cervical cancer screening, and propose the hypothesis that combined testing may improve screening effectiveness. However, further large sample studies are needed to confirm this conclusion and explore the prospects of combined testing in clinical practice.

孕妇下生殖道感染状态下微生物紊乱情况及对妊娠结局的影响

【目的】探讨孕妇下生殖道感染状态下微生物紊乱情况及对妊娠结局的影响。【方法】选取2019年1月至2022年1月在西安高新医院就诊的96例孕妇,根据生殖道病原微生物培养结果将患者分为观察组(结果阳性,n=44)和对照组(结果阴性,n=52),比较两组孕妇白细胞计数、中性粒细胞、C反应蛋白水平、不良妊娠结局及新生儿不良并发症总发生率。【结果】96例孕妇中下生殖道感染44例(45.83%),感染病原体包括细菌、真菌、衣原体、支原体、解脲脲原体、滴虫。细菌感染率为38.64%,真菌感染率为13.64%,衣原体感染率为15.91%,支原体感染率为18.18%,解脲脲原体感染率为2.27%,滴虫感染率为11.36%。观察组孕妇白细胞计数、中性粒细胞、C反应蛋白显著高于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);观察组孕妇胎膜早破、宫内感染、产褥期感染等不良妊娠结局总发生率为22.73%,显著高于对照组的3.85%,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);观察组新生儿败血症、病理性黄疸、新生儿肺炎等不良并发症总发生率为25.00%,显著高于对照组的3.85%,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。【结论】孕妇下生殖道感染病原体主要包括细菌、真菌、衣原体、支原体、解脲脲原体、滴虫,孕妇下生殖道感染会增加不良妊娠结局、新生儿不良并发症总发生率,发现感染后应及时进行治疗。

生殖免疫抗体检测在女性不孕不育生殖道感染中的应用价值

目的 检测血清生殖免疫抗体,分析其在不孕不育女性生殖道感染中的应用价值。方法 回顾性分析136例不孕不育症育龄期女性临床资料,其中合并生殖道感染74例(感染组),无生殖道感染62例(未感染组)。比较2组血清抗精子抗体(ASAb)、抗子宫内膜抗体(EMAb)、抗卵巢抗体(AOAb)、抗心磷脂抗体(ACAb)水平差异,使用受试者工作特征(ROC)曲线评估血清ASAb、EMAb、AOAb、ACAb对不孕不育症合并生殖道感染的诊断效能,并记录不同病原感染者血清ASAb、EMAb、AOAb、ACAb检测结果。结果 感染组血清ASAb、EMAb、AOAb、ACAb阳性率及血清含量明显高于未感染组(P<0.05)。ROC曲线分析显示,血清ASAb、EMAb、AOAb、ACAb诊断不孕不育症合并生殖道感染的AUC值分别为0.972、0.945、0.968、0.862(P<0.05)。感染组中,不同病原感染者血清ASAb、EMAb、AOAb、ACAb阳性率比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论 ASAb、EMAb、AOAb、ACAb对女性不孕不育症合并生殖道感染具有较高诊断效能,临床应用价值较高。

泌尿生殖道分泌物支原体培养与药敏分析

目的探究泌尿生殖道支原体感染及耐药情况。方法选取3050例2022年7月至2023年6月在阿克苏地区第一人民医院妇科、产科、皮肤科和泌尿外科等各个科室就诊的患者作为研究对象,对所有患者开展泌尿生殖道的分泌物检测。结果3050例标本中,反应孔颜色变混浊红色12例,属于细菌污染,3038例合格样本以女性居多,女性支原体培养阳性率56.87%,其中解脲支原体(Ureaplasma Urealyticum,UU)组阳性率81.23%,占比最高。男女性的人型支原体(Mycoplasma hominis,MH)组、UU组及UU+MH组间的阳性率对比差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。合格标本多源于妇科,占比74.62%(2267/3038),UU组抗菌药物敏感率超过50%的从高到低分别为多西环素、米诺环素、壮观霉素、交沙霉素,敏感率最高的是多西环素与米诺环素,而耐药率超过40%的抗菌药物从高到低分别为阿奇霉素、克拉霉素、环丙沙星、司帕沙星、罗红霉素,耐药率最高的为阿奇霉素、克拉霉素以及环丙沙星。结论泌尿生殖道支原体培养结果为阳性的患者,应与其临床症状、病史、检查指征和支原体浓度等信息相结合,综合判断,通过药代药效动力学、体外药敏试验的方式确定抗菌药物的用法和用量。

GDM孕妇孕中期下生殖道感染、糖代谢指标水平变化及增重速率的临床意义

目的探讨妊娠期糖尿病(GDM)孕妇孕中期下生殖道感染、糖代谢指标及增重速率的临床意义。方法采用前瞻性研究方法,选取2022年1月至12月在山东第一医科大学附属济南妇幼保健院产检并分娩的GDM孕妇210例作为研究对象。观察GDM孕妇的母婴不良妊娠结局发生情况,分析发生和未发生母婴不良妊娠结局GDM孕妇的年龄、学历、总胆固醇、甘油三酯、高密度脂蛋白胆固醇(LDL-C)和低密度脂蛋白胆固醇(HDL-C)、孕中期空腹血糖(FBG)、糖化血红蛋白(HbA1c)、空腹胰岛素(FINS)、Log胰岛素抵抗指数(HOMA-IR)、Log胰岛β细胞功能(HOMA-β)等糖代谢指标及下生殖道感染情况、增重速率的差异,总结GDM孕妇发生母婴不良妊娠结局的影响因素。结果210例GDM孕妇中发生母婴不良妊娠结局58例,纳入发生母婴不良妊娠结局组,未发生母婴不良妊娠结局的152例GDM孕妇纳入未发生母婴不良妊娠结局组。发生母婴不良妊娠结局组的FBG、HbA1c、FINS、Log HOMA-IR和增重速率分别为(6.12±0.82)mmol/L、(6.23±0.69)%、(14.43±2.28)μU/L、0.60±0.20和(0.51±0.20)kg/周,均明显高于未发生母婴不良妊娠结局组[(4.40±0.67)mmol/L、(5.42±0.80)%、(11.43±2.03)μU/L、0.37±0.15和(0.34±0.18)kg/周],而Log HOMA-β为2.06±0.73,明显低于未发生母婴不良妊娠结局组(2.41±0.89),差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05);发生母婴不良妊娠结局组伴有下生殖道感染比率为55.17%,明显高于未发生母婴不良妊娠结局组(13.16%),差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);两组下生殖道感染类型比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);行Logistic回归分析显示:FBG、Log HOMA-IR、增重速率和下生殖道感染是GDM孕妇发生母婴不良妊娠结局的影响因素(P<0.05)。结论下生殖道感染、增重速率、FBG以及Log HOMA-IR是GDM孕妇发生母婴不良妊娠结局的影响因素,临床应加以重视,及早干预以确保母婴健康。

某少数民族地区妊娠妇女阴道炎感染情况分析

目的通过分析某少数民族地区529例妊娠妇女阴道分泌物常规检查结果,探讨该少数民族地区妊娠妇女阴道炎感染情况及致病因素。方法对2022年4月—2023年3月松桃苗族自治县妇幼保健院进行初次产前检查的529例妊娠妇女阴道分泌物常规检查结果进行回顾性分析,并比较不同年龄段、不同孕期和不同季节性阴道炎感染情况。结果529例标本清洁度异常(Ⅲ度、Ⅳ度)有183例(占34.59%),其中有169例标本检出病原体,以霉菌最为常见(101例,占59.76%)。年龄40岁以上妇女病原体检出率为48.89%,远高于20岁以下和20~40岁年龄组人群;晚期妊娠妇女病原体检出率(35.09%)稍高于早期妊娠和中期妊娠;夏季病原体检出率(34.73%)高于其他季节。结论该少数民族地区妊娠妇女阴道炎感染情况不容乐观,40岁以上高龄妇女是感染的高危人群,霉菌是主要病原体,病原体检出情况与孕期以及季节性无明显相关性。

生殖道感染与胎膜早破妊娠结局的相关性研究

目的:分析生殖道感染与胎膜早破及不良妊娠结局,三者之间相关性.方法:选取2020年2月至2022年2月期间我院收治的240例产妇作为研究对象,所有患者按照是否胎膜早破分为研究组和对照组,各120例.分析两组生殖道感染和妊娠结局情况.结果:胎膜早破组感染支原体、衣原体、B族链球菌、细菌及总阳性检出率均明显高于对照组(P<0.05);其中未足月胎膜早破感染支原体、衣原体、B族链球菌、细菌及总阳性检出率均明显高于足月胎膜早破组(P<0.05);研究组胎盘绒毛膜羊膜炎、产褥感染、新生儿窒息的发生率均明显高于对照组(P<0.05);破膜时间>24 h组的阳性率明显高于破膜时间≤24 h组(P<0.05).结论:生殖道感染易引起胎膜早破,导致不良妊娠结局发生率增高.

围生期保健计划联合心理干预对胎膜早破伴下生殖道感染产妇母婴结局的影响

目的基于母婴结局分析对胎膜早破伴下生殖道感染产妇应用围生期保健计划联合心理干预的临床价值。方法选取2022年6月—2023年7月本院收治的胎膜早破伴下生殖道感染患者100例进行分组研究,对照组(50例)采取常规护理干预,观察组(50例)在此基础上构建完善的围生期保健计划并给予相应的心理护理干预,通过分析两组患者关键指标参数,明确围生期保健计划联合心理干预的临床应用价值。结果研究组各类新生儿并发症发生率以及剖宫产率更低,保胎时间和孕周更长,新生儿健康状况和产妇心理状况更好(P<0.05)。结论针对胎膜早破伴下生殖道感染产妇开展围生期保健支持以及心理干预有助于优化母婴结局,使新生儿分娩更为顺利,不利问题更少,且产妇心理状况更好,为后续恢复奠定了良好基础。

Innate and adaptive immune responses in male and female reproductive tracts in homeostasis and following HIV infection

The male and female reproductive tracts are complex microenvironments that have diverse functional demands. The immune system in the reproductive tract has the demanding task of providing a protective environment for a fetal allograft while simultaneously conferring protection against potential pathogens. As such, it has evolved a unique set of adaptations, primarily under the influence of sex hormones, which make it distinct from other mucosal sites. Here, we discuss the various components of the immune system that are present in both the male and female reproductive tracts, including innate soluble factors and cells and humoral and cell-mediated adaptive immunity under homeostatic conditions. We review the evidence showing unique phenotypic and functional characteristics of immune cells and responses in the male and female reproductive tracts that exhibit compartmentalization from systemic immunity and discuss how these features are influenced by sex hormones. We also examine the interactions among the reproductive tract, sex hormones and immune responses following HIV-1 infection. An improved understanding of the unique characteristics of the male and female reproductive tracts will provide insights into improving clinical treatments of the immunological causes of infertility and the design of prophylactic interventions for the prevention of sexually transmitted infections.

Socio-Demographic, Clinical, and Hygiene Profile of Syndromically Managed Sexually Transmitted Diseases: A Cross Sectional Study in a Tertiary Care Center in India

Background: Sexually transmitted diseases are one of the several major public health concerns, the burden of which is borne by low- and middle-income countries like India. Purpose: The purpose is to evaluate the relationship between menstrual and sanitary hygiene and sexually transmitted diseases (STD) based on syndromic diagnosis Methods: An out-patient department (OPD) based cross sectional survey to determine these associations, if any exist, which would help critically analyze syndromic management. STD was reported by the presence of vaginal/cervical/urethral discharge with or without irritation and itching, lower abdominal pain and ulcer. Results: The prevalence of STD was 66.84% with the most commonly reported symptoms being discharged (31.18%), followed by abdominal pain (17.92%) and itching/irritation (12.90%), with ulcer (4.83%) being the least reported symptom. Perimenopausal age ((AOR: 0.420 [CI: 0.189 - 0.915];p = 0.030), higher grades of education ((AOR: 0.228 [CI: 0.119 - 0.424];p < 0.001) for secondary), urban residency (AOR: 0.435 [CI: 0.686 - 2.733];p < 0.001), and contraception use (AOR: 0.531 [CI: 0.308 - 0.887];p = 0.018) were associated with lesser odds of presenting with an STD symptom. Belonging to a minority religious community (AOR: 7.20 [CI: 1.866 - 48.251];p < 0.012) or backward castes (AOR: 3.753 [CI: 1.587 - 10.144];p < 0.001), having similar illness (AOR: 4.205 [CI: 2.795 - 6.439];p < 0.001) or having an invasive gynecological procedure done in the past one year (AOR: 1.953 [CI: 1.184 - 3.295];p = 0.010) and washing the reusable sanitary material only with water (AOR: 4.900 [CI: 2.701 - 9.116];p < 0.001) as compared to washing it with water and soap, had a higher association with presenting with STD symptoms. Stratified analysis also showed that women presenting discharge (AOR: 2.049 [CI: 1.343 - 3.146] for vaginal and cervical;AOR: 1.426 [CI: 0.826 - 2.482] for urethral) were more likely to not have a toilet facility in an accessible condition. Women with sanitary napkin use had lesser odds (AOR: 0.780 [CI: 0.516 - 1.180];p = 0.293) of presentation for STD in OPD than women who used other material. Conclusion: To better manage the group of diseases that may present with symptoms of STD under syndromic approach, we propose interventions such as menstrual hygiene education and promotion of the use of sanitary napkins among women especially those belonging to lower socio-economic sections of the society.