Women suffering from tuberculosis of the female genital organs usually have no symptoms, especially in the early stages. Often infertility is the only symptom.
Siddhartha said, “If the fallopian tube is infected, the fertilized egg will not be able to pass through the tube and reach its destination – the uterus. Thus, the woman will not be able to conceive.”
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Tuberculosis is the world’s deadliest infectious disease, affecting more than 10 million people every year. India accounts for more than 30 percent of the global TB burden.
In 2021, 30 lakh new TB cases were estimated in India. About 38 percent of the world’s TB deaths occurred in India.
“Tuberculosis (Tuberculosis) is an infectious airborne disease that causes high morbidity and mortality not only in India but worldwide. Tuberculosis can have severe consequences for women, especially in reproductive age and during pregnancy. Tuberculosis most commonly affects the lungs, but many other parts of the body can be affected. it can affect the organ system and can also cause infection in the fallopian tubes. It can also have a permanent effect on the endometrium, which can cause infertility in women,” said Nova Clinical Director Dr. Sulbha Arora. IVF Fertility, Mumbai.
Diagnosis includes laparohysteroscopy and a dye test. Women known to have genital tuberculosis are treated with ATT (anti-tuberculosis treatment). ATT is the first line of treatment for women with confirmed genital TB.
According to doctors, one of the ways to protect against genital tuberculosis is to definitely treat pulmonary tuberculosis effectively. Doing so can prevent it from spreading to the reproductive system. They also suggested practicing safe sex methods and getting vaccinated with a doctor’s advice.
“Also, women with genital TB can get pregnant through assisted reproductive technologies (ART) like IVF with appropriate drugs. So talk to a fertility consultant and clear all your doubts about pregnancy,” Arora said.
Source: IANS
