Pregnancy outcome after early detection of bacterial vaginosis

ObjectiveTo assess if detecting bacterial vaginosis either in early pregnancy or at midtrimester may predict adverse pregnancy outcome in women at risk for preterm delivery.Study design242 pregnant women with a previous preterm delivery were evaluated for bacterial vaginosis either in the first trimester (prior to 10 + 0 weeks) or in the second one (24–26 weeks). Adverse outcome was intended as miscarriage (≤25 weeks), or premature delivery (≤36 + 6).ResultsThe risk of adverse pregnancy outcome was significantly increased in women diagnosed at first trimester with bacterial vaginosis (OR: 4.56; 95% CI: 2.54–8.93); the same finding at midtrimester did not increase significantly the risk of preterm delivery.ConclusionsEarly screening for bacterial vaginosis in pregnant women who experienced a preterm delivery may help in predicting the risk of adverse outcome.