Nabeela Ata.
Infertile couple; role of ATT related to tubal inflammatory disease.
Professional Med J Jan ;15(3):341-3.

Tuberculosis is prevalent in Pakistan and is a major community health problem. There is increase in female genital tuberculosis along with increasing prevalence of pulmonary and pelvic tuberculosis. Over the span of 7 years, 500 infertile couples were investigated. Initial investigations were, husbands semen analysis and for female partner ESR and tuberculin test. Tuberculin test was positive in 70% of the patients. Anti Tuberculosis Therapy (ATT) was given for 4-6 months. Hystero-salpingography (HSG) was done after the ATT, HSG with normal findings was proceeded with induction of ovulation, 80% of the couples conceived among those with normal semen analysis.

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