The Effect of Prangos Ferulacea Vaginal Cream on Accelerating the Recovery of Bacterial Vaginosis: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
Journal Title: International Journal of Community Based Nursing and Midwifery - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 2
Abstract
Background: The present study was conducted on the effect of prangos ferulacea vaginal cream on accelerating the recovery of bacterial vaginosis. Methods: This randomized controlled clinical trial was conducted on 100 non-pregnant women referring to health centers affiliated to Lorestan University of Medical Sciences in 2016 with the diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis based on the patient’s complaints, Amsel’s clinical criteria, and the Nugent microscopic criteria. The women were randomly divided into two groups of 50. One group was treated with oral metronidazole plus Prangos ferulacea vaginal cream and the other with oral metronidazole plus a placebo vaginal cream for seven days. The patient’s complaints, Amsel’s clinical criteria and the Nugent microscopic criteria were assessed seven days after treatment. The data were analyzed using SPSS, version 20, with a significance level of 0.05. Results: The response to oral metronidazole plus Prangos ferulacea vaginal cream treatment was 94% according to Amsel’s clinical criteria and 88% according to the Nugent microscopic criteria. The response to oral metronidazole plus placebo vaginal cream treatment was 94% according to Amsel’s criteria and 86% according to the Nugent criteria. The analysis of the patients’ complaints, Amsel’s clinical criteria and the Nugent microscopic criteria showed significant differences in each group before and after the treatment. Conclusion: This trial showed that Prangos ferulacea vaginal cream accelerated the recovery of bacterial vaginosis of patients with bacterial vaginosis. It can be used effectively as a complementary treatment with oral metronidazole in cases of medication resistance and also in people wishing to use herbal remedies Trial Registration Number: IRCT2016042327534N1
Authors and Affiliations
Asieh Azadpour Motlagh, Mahrokh Dolatian, Faraze Mojab, Malihe Nasiri, Behrouz Ezatpour, Yadollah Sahranavard, Heshmat Shakiba, Bahram Rahimy, Kiandokht Ghanati
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP277584
- DOI -
- Views 116
- Downloads 0
The Effect of Self-Care Education on Emotional Intelligence and HbA1c level in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
Background: The role of Emotional Intelligence (EI) in glycemic control in type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (DM) has not been fully understood. The present study aimed to investigate the effect of self-care education on EI and h...
Understanding Non-Adherence to Treatment in Hypertension: A Qualitative Study
Background: Hypertension is a major public health issue. With regard to the current trend, it has been estimated that one out of three people will be suffering from hypertension by 2025. This study was designed to provid...
A Comparative Study of Mindfulness Efficiency Based on Islamic-Spiritual Schemes and Group Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on Reduction of Anxiety and Depression in Pregnant Women
Background: Anxiety and depression during the pregnancy period are among the factors affecting the pregnancy undesirable outcomes and delivery. One way of controlling anxiety and depression is mindfulness and cognitive b...
Exploration of the Quality of Life in Iranian Morbid Obese People: A Qualitative Study
Background: Morbid obesity (body mass index≥40 kg/m2 or >35 kg/m2 with co-morbidity) is an important factor in reducing the quality of life which is influenced by the characteristics of the individual, his social, cultur...
Contributing Factors to High-Risk Sexual Behaviors among Iranian Adolescent Girls: A Systematic Review
Background: Adolescence is a period of overwhelming changes and challenges, which expose the adolescents to high-risk behaviors. Risky sexual relationship is one of these behaviors that entails physical risks and psychos...