scholarly journals Restoration and preservation of the vaginal ecosystem in postmenopausal women

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 77-82
Author(s):  
L.V. Hinchytska ◽  
O.M. Lasitchuk ◽  
V.M. Zhurakivsky ◽  
I.O. Basyuga ◽  
N.Ya. Kurtash ◽  
...  

The article is devoted to the problem of restoring the physiological conditions of vaginal contents with improving the degree of vaginal cleanliness and reducing atrophic manifestations of the vagina in postmenopausal patients, which reduces the recurrence of vaginal infections and improves the quality of life of menopausal women. The use of a combination of low concentrations of estriol and acidophilic lactobacilli, after the main etiotropic therapy allows to restore the vaginal ecosystem and reduce the manifestations of atrophic vaginitis in menopause.The objective: saving and recovering of the vaginal ecosystem after anti-inflammatory therapy and prevention of vaginal disorders in women in menopause; establishment of clinical effects of complex treatment of sexually transmitted infections, followed by normalization of vaginal flora using a combination of low doses of estriol with lactobacilli and lactose in the form of vaginal suppositories at menopause.Materials and methods. During the examination and treatment of women were divided as follows: I — the main group — 58 women with physiological menopause, who after a comprehensive treatment of colpitis with vaginal suppositorium with a combination of a minimum dose of estriol with lactobacilli and lactose (1 time per day for 12 days, then — 1 time per week for six weeks); ІІ — comparative — 29 patients who underwent only etiotropic therapy with no further correction of vaginal biocenosis.Results. The first control was performed 3–5 days after the end of the main therapy, the second control was performed two months later. After our proposed treatment, the percentage of women with pathological secretions in group I was 12% (7), in II — 66% (19). After 2 months in the main group there was no atrophic changes of the vagina in 39 (67,2%) patients, insignificant — 12 (20,7%), moderate — 6 (10,4%), pronounced — only in 1 (1,7%), and the absence of high atrophy. In the comparison group, the indicators remained unchanged. Conclusions. The combination of low doses of estriol, acidophilic lactobacilli and lactose contributes to sufficient population and maintenance of healthy vaginal flora, as well as the restoration of physiological properties of the vaginal mucosa in women during menopause, as evidenced by the reverse dynamics of atrophic disorders in the main group.

2021 ◽  
pp. 92-100
Author(s):  
A.A. Sukhanova ◽  
V.V. Sumenko ◽  
R.R. Tkachuk

Research objective: to evaluate the clinical efficacy of vaginal gel with hyaluronic acid Revitaxa gel in comparison with synthetic estrogen-like topical agent in the treatment of women with genitourinary syndrome, to determine the recurrence rate of atrophic changes as a result of these schemes.Materials and methods. The study included 60 women with genitourinary manifestations and atrophic changes of the vaginal mucosa and cervical epithelium. Clinical, cytological and colposcopic studies were performed to analyze the vaginal epithelium, vaginal microbiocenosis and vaginal tissues. All women with an inflammatory type of smear were prescribed vaginal rehabilitation before the study. Repeated laboratory examination after anti-inflammatory, antibacterial topical therapy confirmed no pathogenic microflora, but signs of atrophy persisted in all women. All women are prescribed local treatment to improve the reparative processes of the vaginal mucosa. The main group (30 women) used Revitaxa gel for local therapy; the control group (30 women) used vaginal suppositories with the synthetic estrogen-like agent promestrienum.Results. Cytological remission after treatment was observed in all women of the control group and in 76.7% of patients in the main group. Restoration of the vaginal mucosa was detected in all patients of the control group and in 90% of patients in the main group. Repeated examinations 4 months after the end of therapy determined no recurrence of atrophic colpitis in 53.3% of patients in the main group and in 30% of women in the control group. Preservation of a favorable estatrophic type of smears was observed in 43.3% of women of group I and 13.3% of patients of group II (p <0.05), which indicates a more stable effect of hyaluronic acid compared with estrogen-like agent.Conclusions. Vaginal gel with hyaluronic acid Revitaxa gel in women with genitourinary syndrome gives results similar to the synthetic estrogen-like drug with promestrienum for topical treatment according to colposcopy, cytology, hormonal colpocytology and clinical indicators. Therefore, Revitaxa gel may be recommended for effective use in women with atrophic colpitis who refuse or have contraindications for topical hormonal agents.


Author(s):  
А.В. Бойко ◽  
Н.Д. Олтаржевская ◽  
В.И. Швец ◽  
Л.В. Демидова ◽  
Е.А. Дунаева ◽  
...  

Цель исследования. Разработка методов сопроводительной терапии для защиты нормальных органов и тканей, входящих в зону облучения. Методы. В исследование включено 112 больных раком шейки и тела матки после комбинированного или самостоятельного лучевого лечения с 2012 по 2016 гг. У 71 пациентки основной группы в качестве терапии сопровождения применяли гидрогель с деринатом и у 41 больной группы контроля - традиционные методы профилактики (масло оливковое, подсолнечное, метилурациловая мазь). Для профилактики эпителиита слизистой влагалища и шейки матки в основной группе использовали гидрогель в виде аппликаций с первого дня облучения. Для профилактики лучевого ректита гидрогель вводили в прямую кишку 1 раз в день с первого дня облучения. Инстилляции гидрогеля в мочевой пузырь начинали только при развитии первых признаков клинической картины цистита. Пациенткам контрольной группы для профилактики лучевых реакций проводились масляные, мазевые аппликации во влагалище, масляные микроклизмы в прямую кишку с первого дня облучения. Лечение лучевого цистита проводили с помощью растительных диуретиков, уросептиков. Результаты. Применение гидрогеля с деринатом позволило провести курс лучевой терапии без перерыва у 84,5% (60/71) больных, в контрольной группе - лишь у 48,8% (20/41). Лучевые циститы возникали в 2,5 раза реже (25,3% ± 3,3 против 63,4% ± 2,7, р<0,01). Анализ степени выраженности лучевого цистита по RTOG в двух группах показал, что у 75% больных основной группы наблюдалась I степень, у 25% - II степень, III и IV степени не отмечено, тогда как в контрольной группе лучевой цистит I степени развился у 44% пациенток, II - 40% и III - 16% больных. Применение гидрогеля снизило частоту лучевых ректитов в 2 раза (26,7% ± 3,3 против 53,7% ± 3,2 р<0,1).При использовании ежедневных аппликаций гидрогеля с деринатом со стороны слизистой оболочки влагалища и шейки матки преобладали эпителииты I степени (53,5%), II степень наблюдалась у 29,5% и III степень лучевой реакции - лишь в 16,9% случаев, IV степень реакции не отмечена. В контрольной группе эти показатели составили 26,8%, 24,3%, 31,7% и 17,2% соответственно. Разработаны цитологические критерии оценки течения лучевых реакций слизистой влагалища. Выделены три степени изменения цитограммы, которые коррелировали с клинической картиной. В основной группе лучевые изменения I степени зафиксированы в 4,5 раза чаще (52 ± 9,9% против 11,5 ± 6,3%, р<0,002), а III степень представлена в 3,8 раза реже, чем в контрольной группе (12 ± 6,5% против 46,1 ± 9,8%, р<0,003). Заключение. Применение гидрогелевого материала с деринатом в качестве препарата сопроводительной терапии во время курса облучения позволяет уменьшить частоту и степень выраженности лучевых повреждений со стороны слизистой влагалища, мочевого пузыря и прямой кишки, провести курс лучевой терапии без перерыва и улучшить качество жизни пациенток. Objective. Development of methods for accompanying therapy to protect normal organs and tissues in the irradiation zone. Method. The study included 112 patients with cervical and endometrial cancer after combined or independent radiotherapy from 2012 to 2016. In 71 female patients of the main group, Derinat with hydrogel was applied as a supportive therapy and in 41 patients of the control group, conventional prevention methods (olive oil, sunflower oil, methyluracyl ointment) were applied. For prevention of vaginal mucosal and cervical epitheliitis in the main group, hydrogel was used as applications from the first radiation day. For prevention of radiation proctitis, hydrogel was injected into the rectum once daily from the first radiation day. Hydrogel instillations into the bladder were started only with the first clinical signs of cystitis. For prevention of radiation reactions, vaginal oil and ointment and rectal oil micro-enema were administered to patients of the control group from the first day of irradiation. Radiation cystitis was treated with vegetable diuretics and uroseptic drugs. Results. Using the hydrogel with Derinat allowed to administer a course of radiotherapy without interruption in 84.5% (60/71) of patients and only in 48.8% (20/41) in the control group. Radiation cystitis occurred 60% less frequently (25.3% ± 3.3 versus 63.4% ± 2.7, p <0.01). Analysis of radiation cystitis severity in two groups (according to RTOG) showed that 75% of patients in the main group had grade I and 25% had grade II. Grade III and grade IV did not occur. At the same time, in the control group, grade I radiation cystitis developed in 44% of patients, grade II - in 40%, and grade III - in 16% of patients. The hydrogel treatment halved the frequency of radiation proctitis (26.7% ± 3.3 vs. 53.7% ± 3.2 p <0.1). With daily application of the hydrogel with Derinat, grade I epitheliitis (53.5%) predominated in vaginal and cervical mucosa, grade II was observed in 29.5%, and grade III radiation reaction - only in 16.9% of cases; grade IV reaction was not observed. In the control group, these proportions were 26.8%, 24.3%, 31.7%, and 17.2%, respectively. Cytological criteria were developed to evaluate the course of radiation reactions in the vaginal mucosa. Three degrees of change in the cytogram were identified, which correlated with clinical picture. In the main group, incidence of grade I radiation-induced changes was increased by more than 350% (52 ± 9.9% vs. 11.5 ± 6.3%, p <0.002), and incidence of grade III was decreased by more than 70% compared to the control group (12 ± 6.5% vs. 46.1 ± 9.8%, p <0.003). Conclusion. Using the hydrogel material with Derinat as an accompanying therapy during the course of irradiation allows to reduce frequency and severity of radiation injuries of the vaginal mucosa, bladder, and rectum, administer an uninterrupted course of radiotherapy, and improve the quality of life of patients.


2021 ◽  
Vol 74 (10) ◽  
pp. 2566-2568
Author(s):  
Tunzala V. Ibadova ◽  
Vitalii V. Maliar ◽  
Volodymyr V. Maliar ◽  
Vasyl V. Maliar

The aim: To evaluate the peculiarity of clinical manifestations of neonatal respiratory distress syndrome (NRDS) in deeply premature infants from mothers with phenotypic markers of undifferentiated connective tissue dysplasia (UCTD). Materials and methods: The study represent the results of a retrospective clinical and statistical analysis of 268 premature birth report card and newborn report sheet. .The main (1 group) included 50 pregnants with obvious phenotypic markers of UCTD, the comparison group (group 2) consisted of 50 pregnant women without phenotypic markers of UDCTD. Results: According to the study, in 12 (24%) pregnant women of the main group at the time of admission to the clinic had contractions,which required specific therapy. Cervical cerclage was performed in 38 (76%) patients of the main group due to the presence of cervical insufficiency (CI). In these cases, the severity of the CI on the Steinber scale was 7.2 &#177; 0.4 points in the main group against 4.4 &#177; 0.2 points in the comparison group (p &#60;0.05). Group I patients were more likely to have complications of labor such as:premature rupture of membranes, uterine contraction abnormalities and fetal distress, which required in most cases cesarean delivery (7% and 2%), respectively (p &#60;0.05). The incidence of neonatal complications requiring respiratory support was 67% in group I and 48% in group II. According to our observations, the clinical manifestations of bronchopulmonary dysplasia were twice as high in infants of the main group (66%) against (44%) of the comparison group (p &#60;0.05). Conclusions:1.Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome in premature infants is more often associated from mothers with UDCTD. 2. The high importance of steroid prophylaxis of NRDS and antioxidant therapy in reducing the frequency of mechanical ventilation and the development of bronchopulmonary pathology, especially in infants from mothers with UDCTD syndrome, has been proven. 3. The possibility of diagnosing disorders of functional maturation of the lungs in the fetal period using a non-invasive method of ultrasonography has been confirmed.


2011 ◽  
Vol 61 (11) ◽  
pp. 2626-2631 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. S. Inglett ◽  
H. S. Bae ◽  
H. C. Aldrich ◽  
K. Hatfield ◽  
A. V. Ogram

A Cr(VI)-resistant, Gram-positive, spore-forming, obligate anaerobe, designated GCAF-1T, was isolated from chromium-contaminated soil by its ability to reduce Cr(VI) in low concentrations. Mixed acid fermentation during growth on glucose resulted in accumulation of acetate, butyrate, formate and lactate. Morphological studies indicated the presence of peritrichous flagella, pili and an S-layer. The major cellular fatty acids (>5 %) were C16 : 0, C14 : 0, summed feature 3 (comprising iso-C15 : 0 2-OH and/or C16 : 1ω7c), C18 : 1ω7c, C16 : 1ω9c, summed feature 4 (comprising iso-C17 : 1 I and/or anteiso-C17 : 1 B) and C18 : 1ω9c. The DNA G+C content of strain GCAF-1T was 30.7 mol%. Phylogenetic interference indicated that strain GCAF-1T clustered with group I of the genus Clostridium. Of strains within this cluster, strain GCAF-1T shared the highest 16S rRNA gene sequence similarities (98.1–98.9 %) with Clostridium beijerinckii DSM 791T, C. saccharobutylicum NCP 262T, C. saccharoperbutylacetonicum N1-4T, C. puniceum DSM 2619T and C. roseum DSM 51T. However, strain GCAF-1T could be clearly distinguished from its closest phylogenetic neighbours by low levels of DNA–DNA relatedness (<50 %) and some phenotypic features. Based on the evidence presented here, strain GCAF-1T ( = DSM 23318T  = KCTC 5935T) represents a novel species of the genus Clostridium, for which the name Clostridium chromiireducens sp. nov. is proposed.


Author(s):  
N. Оtroshchenko ◽  
P. Оtroshchenko

Purpose. To increase the level of medical care for depression patients with autoaggressive manifestations (AM) in victims during a radiation disaster and fighting by developing new diagnostic and treatment programs. Material and methods. The object and methods of the study were 70 liquidators of the accident consequences at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant aged from 54 to 65 years old and 45 combatants of the Anti-terroristic operation (Joint forces operation) aged from 25 to 59 years old – comparison group, depression patients with AM, psychosomatic pathology were examined. For the main group and the comparisons group were used clinical and paraclinical methods, division into groups, according to diagnostic and treatment programs, therapy and follow-up from 2 months to 2 years. Results. The main group observed increasing depressive frequency disorders with AM in liquidators of the accident consequences at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. The examination revealed asthenic – in 34 (48.6 %) patients, anxiety – in 13 (18.6 %), apathetic – in 8 (11.4 %), hypochondriac – in 7 (10 %), dysphoric – in 5 (7.1 %), obsessive-phobic – in 3 (4.3 %) variants of depression with AM. These particular disorders are characterized asthenic, anxiety and apathetic symptoms, progressive course, personality changes with organic and psychosomatic traits, cognitive deficit (р <0,05). In the comparison group, asthenic was found in 13 (28.3 %) patients, anxious in 11 (23.9 %), hypochondriac in 10 (21.7 %), dysphoric in 6 (13 %), and obsessive-phobic – in 3 (6.5 %) and apathetic variants – in 2 (4.4 %) depression with AM. After the participation in the Anti-terroristic operation (Joint forces operation) fighters exhibit depression with AM in combination with psychosomatic and personality traits, changes in the bioelectrical activity of the brain. These particular disorders are characterized asthenic, anxiety, hypochondriac symptoms, personality and psychosomatic traits (р <0,05). Conclusions. The proposed comprehensive treatment and diagnostic program will increase the level of medical care of the liquidators of the accident consequences at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, combatants of the Anti-terroristic operation (Joint forces operation) and prevent the occurrence of suicide. Key words: depression, autoaggressive manifestations, diagnostics, treatment, prevention, combatants of the Anti-terroristic operation (Joint forces operation), liquidators of the consequences of the Chernobyl accident.


2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 110-113
Author(s):  
K. E. Ishcheikin ◽  
V. V. Petrushenko ◽  
D. I. Grebeniuk ◽  
O. M. Zatserkovna ◽  
L. M. Malyk ◽  
...  

The aim of the work was to study the dynamics of changes in the immune system indices and antioxidant protection when fluoroquinolones are included in the treatment regimen for acute edematous pancreatitis. The study included 86 patients with a diagnosis of acute edematous pancreatitis. Group I (n=40) consisted of patients who received treatment according to national and local standards and protocols, group II (n=46) — patients who additionally received fluoroquinolones as part of a comprehensive treatment. The control group consisted of 48 conditionally healthy people in whom laboratory and instrumental diagnostics were carried out similarly to those in patients with acute pancreatitis. According to the purpose and objectives of the study, the state of the immune system and the antioxidant defense system was studied. In patients with acute pancreatitis, changes in the indicators of the immune status were revealed, manifested by the formation of a secondary immunodeficiency with the addition of an autoimmune component. The traditional scheme of pharmacotherapy of acute pancreatitis without the use of antibiotics made it possible to partially correct the indicators of immune status. The use of ciprofloxacin in the complex pharmacotherapy of acute pancreatitis contributed to the normalization of the studied parameters. Thus, the use of fluoroquinolones in the complex pharmacotherapy of acute pancreatitis made it possible to effectively normalize the state of the immune system, cytokine and antioxidant statuses.


2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
RK Yadav ◽  
PC Majhi ◽  
D Tiwari

Background: Suxamethonium having its rapid onset and short duration of action makes this drug unique amongst the neuromuscular blocking drugs described so far. However, use of suxamethonium is associated with a large number of undesirable side effects. Objective: To evaluate clinical effects of high and low dose of suxamethonium and to determine whether lower dose of suxamethonium can be used for any beneficial effects in terms of its various adverse effects e.g. cardiovascular responses, post-operative muscle pains and intraocular pressure. Methods: A total of 100 patients were included in this prospective study. All these patients on preoperative clinical evaluation were assessed to have adequate airway. All the patients were divided in two groups, low dose group (group I) and High dose group (group II) with 50 patients in each at random. A standard anesthetic technique was adhered to all the patients and following parameters were observed on comparative basis: a. Fasciculation and post operative myalgia. b. Cardiovascular effects, c. Intraocular pressure. Observation: The incidence of post Suxamethonium pain was significantly greater in group II. Increase in heart rate from baseline was significant in both groups. There was no significant difference between the two groups in the diastolic pressure but rise in systolic blood pressure was significant at all assessment times in both groups. This rise from control was statistically significant. Conclusion: Suxamethonium can be used in lower doses (0.5 mg/kg) in elective cases without airway compromise. It gives benefits of reduced muscle pains, cardiovascular responses and intraocular hypertension. Journal of College of Medical Sciences-Nepal, 2013, Vol-9, No-2, 1-8 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jcmsn.v9i2.9677


1999 ◽  
Vol 91 (1) ◽  
pp. 253-261 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jun Tang ◽  
Lei Chen ◽  
Paul F. White ◽  
Mehernoor F. Watcha ◽  
Ronald H. Wender ◽  
...  

Background Office-based surgery is becoming increasingly popular because of its cost-saving potential Both propofol and sevoflurane are commonly used in the ambulatory setting because of their favorable recovery profiles. This clinical investigation was designed to compare the clinical effects, recovery characteristics, and cost-effectiveness of propofol and sevoflurane when used alone or in combination for office-based anesthesia. Methods One hundred four outpatients undergoing superficial surgical procedures at an office-based surgical center were randomly assigned to one of three general anesthetic groups. In groups I and II, propofol 2 mg/kg was administered for induction followed by propofol 75-150 microg x kg(-1) x min(-1) (group I) or sevoflurane 1-2% (group II) with N2O 67% in oxygen for maintenance of anesthesia In group m, anesthesia was induced and maintained with sevoflurane in combination with N2O 67% in oxygen. Local anesthetics were injected at the incision site before skin incision and during the surgical procedure. The recovery profiles, costs of drugs, and resources used, as well as patient satisfaction, were compared among the three treatment groups. Results Although early recovery variables (e.g., eye opening, response to commands, and sitting up) were similar in all three groups, the times to standing up and to be "home ready" were significantly prolonged when sevoflurane-N2O was used for both induction and maintenance of anesthesia. The time to tolerating fluids, recovery room stay, and discharge times were significantly decreased when propofol was used for both induction and maintenance of anesthesia. Similarly, the incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting and the need for rescue antiemetics were also significantly reduced after propofol anesthesia. Finally, the total costs and patient satisfaction were more favorable when propofol was used for induction and maintenance of office-based anesthesia Conclusion Compared with sevoflurane-N2O, use of propofol-N2O for office-based anesthesia was associated with an improved recovery profile, greater patient satisfaction, and lower costs. There were significantly more patients who were dissatisfied with the sevoflurane anesthetic technique.


2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e17530-e17530
Author(s):  
Ekaterina Komarova ◽  
Oleg Ivanovich Kit ◽  
Vladimir Kononenko ◽  
Aleksey Yurievich Maksimov ◽  
Victoria V. Pozdnyakova ◽  
...  

e17530 Background: It is believed that hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF-1α) hyperactivity promotes synthesis of protective factors and increases bacterial growth-inhibitory activity, provides enhancement methods of the congenital immune response to microbial infection. Methods: Lactoferrin and α-defensin were detected in saliva of 41 patients with oral mucosa (OM) cancer (T2N0-2M0) before a comprehensive treatment; enzyme immunoassay (EIA) method was used. A level of hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF-1α) was evaluated by EIA method in tumor tissues after surgical treatment. The patients were divided into two groups according to an after-surgery period: the main group (n = 16) had after-surgery suppurative complications. An after-surgery period proceeded without infectious complications in patients of a control group (n = 25). Results: It was found that Lactoferrin content in saliva statistically was significantly higher by 36,4% (p < 0,05) (3,0±0,24 µg/ml against 2,2±0,19 µg/ml) if to draw a comparison between the main group and the control group with respect to development of suppurative complications and absence of a inter-group difference according to α-defensin concentration (4,1±0,35 pg/ml against 3,8±0,19 pg/ml). HIF-1α expression index in the main group (8,4±0,79 CU/mg protein in a well) exceeded this index by 18,3% (p < 0,05) in the control group (7,1±0,79 CU/mg protein). A positive correlation between HIF-1α expression and Lactoferrin content (R = 0,53 at р = 0,0001) was detected in patients with OM cancer. Conclusions: Detected HIF-1α hyperexpression in tumor tissues and Lactoferrin content in saliva, as well as their interaction allows suggesting significance of these factors for their progression prediction in patients with OM cancer in case of after-surgery suppurative complications.


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