Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis

Female Genital Tuberculosis, or FGTB is a bacterial infection of the female reproductive system that is often associated with infertility in women. A highly asymptomatic condition in its early stages of development, the most common cause of gential tuberculosis is the spread of the mycobacterium from the lungs to the reproductive tract of the female.

The TB first arrives into the fallopian tubes of the female reproductive system, from where it can either block the tubes, or spread to the uterus and/or to the ovaries. On rarer occasions, the disease also spreads to the cervix, vagina, and the vulva as well. The genital Tuberculosis is known to be a major cause of infertility in India, where the disease can stay up to 10 to 20 years without any major symptoms showing up. It is only upon investigation for infertility do doctors arrive on the conclusion.

Common Symptoms of Genital Tuberculosis

• Pelvic Pain, painful menstrual cycles, pain during intercourse
• Pain in lower abdomen, discomfort, and back pain
• Rarely, but local tuberculous lesions appear on external parts of genitalia, cervix, or vagina.

The team at SOI is well trained in looking for and eradicating the condition of Tuberculosis by focusing on the main problem; the infection. It must be understood that in a situation like this, it is highly unlikely to get pregnant through natural conception. This is why the doctors at SOI often direct the couples with this proble to try their luck with IVF as it bypasses the prime focus of the condition, the blocked or damaged fallopian tubes.