introduction urogenital atrophy is a common problem after menopause, and results from declining estradiol levels and may causes symptoms that can significantly affect quality of life. the aim of this study was to determine the effect of the vaginal suppository of vitamin e in the treatment of atrophic vaginities. materials and methods this randomized, double-blind controlled trail study was car...

OBJECTIVE To evaluate diagnostic value of vaginal pH and cervical length measurement in the second trimester of pregnancy as a preterm labor (PTL) predictor. METHODS During a prospective cohort study 438 uncomplicated singleton pregnant women between 18 and 24 weeks of gestation were assessed regarding vaginal PH and cervical length. Vaginal pH was measured using Ph-indicator strips and cervi...

OBJECTIVES To determine whether patients can understand and use the vaginal pH device in the diagnosis of vaginitis. To compare whether vaginal pH readings determined by patients and healthcare providers are similar. To determine whether vaginal pH can reduce inappropriate over-the-counter (OTC) antifungal medication use and improve the correct diagnosis of vaginitis. METHODS One hundred and ...

OBJECTIVE Our purpose was to confirm the elevation of vaginal pH expected in patients with bacterial pathogens in premenopausal women and to examine the relationship of serum follicle-stimulating hormone and estradiol levels to vaginal pH in menopausal patients without and with hormone replacement therapy. STUDY DESIGN Vaginal pH was determined by phenaphthazine (Nitrazine) pH paper in 253 pa...

OBJECTIVES Despite the important implication for women's health and reproduction, very few studies have focused on vaginal PH for menopausal diagnosis. Recent studies have suggested vaginal PH as a simple, noninvasive and inexpensive method for this purpose. The aim of this study is to compare serum FSH level with vaginal PH in menopause. METHODS This is a cross-sectional, descriptive study, ...

background: abnormal umbilical cord ph can be indicated a distress imposed of newborn and can also be useful in determining the prognosis of the newborn. there are different views about the effect of the neonatal delivery method on the blood gas analysis of the umbilical artery. this study aimed to determine the effect of the method of delivery on umbilical artery ph. methods: in this cross –se...

Vaginal pH measurement is a screening method of vaginal infection in pregnancy. We tested two different methods of pH determination. In freshly taken vaginal fluid measurements were carried out with special pH indicator strips and pH micro glass electrode. About 100 microliters of vaginal fluid is enough when pH indicator strips are used, and 200 microliters when the micro electrode is used. Th...

BACKGROUND Vaginal pH is related to genital tract inflammation and changes in the bacterial flora, both suggested cofactors for persistence of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. To evaluate the relationship between vaginal pH and HPV, we analyzed data from our large population-based study in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. We examined vaginal pH and the risk of HPV infection, cytological abnormaliti...