Background: Vaginal infection is recognized as a major public health concern that causes variety of problems for women of reproductive age. The risk of genital infection is increased by the choice of contraceptive methods. Aim and Objectives: The present study was undertaken to determine the incidence of vaginal infections among women using various contraceptive methods. Material and Methods: The present prospective observational study was carried out in the Department of Microbiology over a period of three years. Atotal of 206 women in the age group of 18 to 45 years with vaginal discharge were included in this study. Detailed history was taken and gynaecological examination was done. Each woman was evaluated by Amstel's Criteria and Nugent's Criteria. Vaginal discharge was also examined for budding yeast and motility of trichomonads in wet mount. Results: Of the 206 women, 126(61.16%) women had undergone tubal ligation, 18(8.7%) used condom, 12(5.8%) women had inserted Intrauterine Contraceptive Device (IUCD) and 50 (24.27%) women did not use contraception. Of the 206, 134 (65.04%) and 86 (41.74%) were diagnosed to have Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) by Amsel and Nugent's Criteria respectively. Women with tubal ligation, condom and copper T showed BV 92 (73.01%), 8 (44.44%), 8 (66.66%) by Amsel's, while 60 (47.61%), 4 (22.22%), and 6(50%) by Nugent's Criteria respectively. Also 66 (32.03%) women had Vulvovaginal Candidiasis (VVC), 28 (13.59%) had trichomoniasis and 4 (1.94%) had gonococcal infection. Conclusion: Influence of contraceptive methods lead to the change in the vaginal flora, which may predispose to various genital infections. Thus, it is suggested that regular monitoring of women for infections should be done in women using contraception.
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