Genital tuberculosis in the woman--only of interest in medical history?

Abstract

Genital tuberculosis still occurs and is difficult to diagnose. The symptoms are mostly uncharacteristic, whereas infertility and chronic pelvic infections are frequently diagnosed. In the period between 1970 to 1990, we found 21 women with this diagnosis. The occurrence seems to have shifted to greater age and milder clinical disease and are mostly observed within the framework of the sterility complex. We conclude, that primary treatment should be conservative. Intrauterine pregnancies after treatment are very rare, but, in one case, a normal pregnancy and delivery was occurred.