Vulvo-vaginal candidosis in a cohort of hormonal contraceptive users in Ibadan, Nigeria

An investigation into the pathogenesis of vulvo-vaginal candidosis.

OBJECTIVE To monitor yeasts isolated from women during and between episodes of recurrent vulvo-vaginal candidosis (VVC) to determine whether vaginal relapse or re-infection occurred. METHODS Women presenting at the genitourinary medicine clinic with signs and symptoms of VVC were recruited to the study (n = 121). A vaginal washing, high vaginal swab (HVS) and rectal swab were taken and the wo...

Women’s Choice, Satisfaction, and Compliance with Contraceptive Methods in Selected Hospitals of Ibadan, Nigeria

Background & aim: Population control has remained an issue of concern to many developing nations. Many women have unmet needs for contraception. Despite the available options for abortion, unwanted pregnancies account for a high maternal mortality rate. Regarding this, the present study aimed to investigate the choices, satisfaction, and compliance with contraceptive use among the women living ...

Influence of gestogenic contraceptive pills on vaginal candidosis.

The use of antiovulatory contraceptive pills has increased rapidly in recent years and the World Health Organisation estimates that they are being taken by more than 20 million women throughout the world. In Britain, the Committee on the Safety of Drugs has stated that contraceptive pills are employed by over a million and a half women at the present time. The increasing use of these preparatio...

Uptake of Hormonal Implants Contraceptive in Zaria, Northern Nigeria

Objective: To document our experience on the use of Jadelle/Implanon contraceptives that was recently introduced into Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital (ABUTH), Zaria, Nigeria. It is pertinent to generate data on the experiences in the use of this contraceptive in a cross sectional study within Zaria, Northern Nigeria. Method: Data on consecutive clients that accepted Jadelle/ Implanon ...

Vulvo-vaginal irritation in diabetic women.