Pregnancy following infertility due to pelvic schistosomiasis--a case report

Ogunniyi SO, SO Ogunniyi, S O Ogunniyi, Nganwuchu Am, A M Nganwuchu, M A Adenle, Adenle Ma, F O Dare, Dare FO
West African journal of medicine · 1995 · vol. 13(2) , pp. 132–3 · PMID:7803329 · W2993294943
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This report describes a Nigerian woman whose infertility caused by pelvic schistosomiasis-induced tubal blockage was resolved, leading to intrauterine pregnancy after peritubal adhesiolysis and niridazole treatment.

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A case of infertility due to bilateral tubal blockage secondary to pelvic schistosomiasis in a Nigerian woman is presented. Intra uterine pregnancy followed treatment by peritubal adhesiolysis and the use of niridazole.

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infertility

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Fallopian Tube Diseases Infertility, Female Pregnancy Outcome Schistosomiasis haematobia Adult Combined Modality Therapy Fallopian Tube Diseases Fallopian Tube Diseases Fallopian Tube Diseases Female Humans Hysterosalpingography Infertility, Female Niridazole Niridazole Pregnancy Schistosomiasis haematobia Schistosomiasis haematobia Schistosomiasis haematobia

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