[Cervical bacterial flora in 40 women using intrauterine devices (IUD)]. / Studio della flora batterica cervicale in 40 donne portatrici di dispositivo intrauterino (IUD).

ABSTRACT

PIP 40 women in apparent good health between the ages of 22 and 35 were divided into 2 groups. The 1st had copper IUDs inserted; the 2nd group received inert IUDs, all at the end of their menstrual period. Cervical smears of the trans-cul type to control the cervical flora were taken immediately before IUD insertion, and then after 7, 30, and 60 days. They were prohibited from using any vaginal medicine with germicidal effects. The samples were then examined in cultures and conditions allowing the growth of either aerobic or anerobic germs. The conclusion was that there is a change in purity of the bacterial flora in all women 7 days after IUD insertion until the 30th day, whereas at the 3rd control (day 60), a return to normalcy was observed. Signs of rejection of a foreign body were not observed in any woman, nor did any accidental pregnancies occur. (author's modified)^ieng