Aetiology & risk factors of recurrent vaginitis & its association with various contraceptive methods.

Abstract

Tubal ligation (38.8%) and non contraceptives (34.0%) were the most common methods used by recurrent vaginitis patients. Bacterial vaginosis (BV, 53.8%) and mixed infection (36.8%) were commonly seen infections. BV was not observed in OC pill users. Overall post-treatment cure was 89.1 per cent. INTERPRETATION CONCLUSIONS: Our findings showed that male condom use provided protection against recurrent vaginitis and its use should be promoted with other contraceptive methods in high risk cases. Female condom may be another option.