―PREVALENCIA DE VULVOVAGINITIS INESPECÍFICA EN INSTITUTO PRIVADO DE GUAYAQUIL – ECUADOR 2015-2016‖

Abstract

Introduction: Vulvovaginitis is a common condition among women of different age ranges, more than half of the cases are of infectious origin. Objective: To determine the prevalence of non-specific vulvovaginitis in patients who attend the National Institute of Fertility and Assisted Reproduction period 2015-2016. Methodology: Observational, retrospective and cross-sectional study in patients who attend gynecological consultation during the study period and meet inclusion criteria: age ≥ 18 years and clinical history and complete laboratory tests. A clinical record was applied to obtain the required information. The information was stored in a Microsoft Excel database, and statistically tabulated using the SPSS Analysis Software, applying percentage and percentage frequency measurements. Results: A sample of 60 individuals was obtained. The frequency of vulvovaginitis was 48.3%; Gardenella vaginalis being the main cause (79.3%), followed by Candida albicans (20.7%). 100% of the participants had vaginal discharge or leucorrhea and pelvic pain; followed by 93.1% who manifested a bad vaginal odor. Conclusion: A high prevalence of vulvovaginitis was observed in more than half of the study population.