Publications by authors named "Priscila Mendes Portugal"
Use of a lactic acid plus lactoserum intimate liquid soap for external hygiene in the prevention of bacterial vaginosis recurrence after metronidazole oral treatment.
M Valeria Bahamondes Priscila Mendes Portugal Eliane Melo Brolazo José Antônio Simões Luis Bahamondes
Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992)
February 2012
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to evaluate how effective a lactic acid and lactoserum liquid soap is in preventing bacterial vaginosis (BV) recurrence after treatment with metronidazole and to assess the participants' quality of life.
- After diagnosing BV in 123 women, those cured received metronidazole and then used the soap for genital hygiene with follow-up visits scheduled at 30, 60, and 90 days.
- Results showed a recurrence rate of BV at 19.0%, 24.2%, and 7.1% at each visit, respectively, and significant improvements in quality of life were noted among the women who completed the study.