Tuberculosis Causing Infertility
- Author:
Lim Pei Shan
1
;
Muhammad Azrai Abu
1
;
Chew Kah Teik Teik
1
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords: Extrapulmonary tuberculosis; genitourinary tuberculosis; infertility; reproductive organ; secondary amenorrhoea
- From: Journal of Surgical Academia 2019;9(1):11-13
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
- Abstract: Tuberculosis Causing Infertility:Genitourinary tuberculosis was the second most common form (30%) of extrapulmonary tuberculosis after peripheral lymphadenopathy. We reported a case of tuberculosis of the cervix and endometrium presented with secondary amenorrhoea and infertility. The diagnosis was based on histological examination. Despite tuberculosis treatment, she did not gain back her menses.
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