Tuberculosis is a common disease caused by bacteria. And the worst part is that the bacteria can reamain for a longer time inside the human body and can cause infertility. We at SWCIC- the famous test tube bay center in Hyderabad India offers the best treatment for this through the following treatment method.
A silent cause of Infertility
Tuberculosis (TB) is a very common disease and is caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Lungs are the most common organs involved followed by the genitourinary tract (meaning the kidneys and pelvic organs in both males and females) but TB is a systemic illness and any organ of the body can be affected. Route of entry into the body is through lungs.
Symptoms
Female genital organs are one of the common sites to be involved in women. It is a chronic disease and bacteria remain for long time in the body slowly destroying the organs (uterus, fallopian tubes and the ovaries in females and related organs in men).
The disease may remain totally asymptomatic or may lead to pelvic pain, fever, menstrual disturbances (heavy bleeding or no periods at all) or vaginal discharge (leucorrhoea). Sometimes fluid may accumulate in the abdomen.
Fallopian tubes which transport eggs from the ovaries to the uterus are the most common organs involved and when blocked (due to inflammation or adhesions) leads to permanent infertility.
Diagnosis
Genital tuberculosis is diagnosed by:-
Mantoux test (minor skin test)
Endometrial biopsy/TB-PCR i.e. testing the inner lining of the uterus which is best done by a gynec practitioner. It is a very simple procedure and is done in the clinic. This test is positive in only 50-60 % of cases.
Endoscopic procedures i.e. Laparoscopy and Hysteroscopy can help in diagnosing the disease and also in treating adhesions caused due to tuberculosis.
Treatment