International Journal of Medical Research & Health Sciences (IJMRHS)
ISSN: 2319-5886 Indexed in: ESCI (Thomson Reuters)
Maryam Alizadeh-Forutan
Department of Oncology and Hematology, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IranPublications
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Research Article
Evaluation of Female Chronic Genital GVHD after Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in Patients Referring to Shariati Hospital of Tehran: A Cross Sectional Study
Author(s): Maryam Alizadeh-Forutan*, Mohammad Vaezi, Abdolrahim Ahmadi, Ardeshir Ghavamzadeh, Seyed Mohammad Tavangar, Fateme Sarvi and Amir Kasaeian
Introduction: Chronic genital Graft Versus Host Disease (GVHD) is a complication of Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT) that is often ignored in patients while it may be the only manifestation of chronic GVHD and may lead to severely impaired sexual function of patient after transplantation. Women's examination is not routine in post-transplant visits in Iran. This study aimed to investigate the genital conditions of patients undergoing bone marrow transplantation. Methods and Materials: Female patients (aged 20 years-60 years) who had undergone BMT in Shariati Hospital were enrolled in this evaluation. Participants were interviewed for symptoms of chronic genital GVHD during three visits with a 6-8 weeks interval. Physical examinations including vaginal observation, digital exam and speculum insertion were also performed by a gynecologist.. Read More»
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