Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3921708 | European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology | 2006 | 6 Pages |
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.