[Gynecologic diseases in the diabetic woman]

Schweiz Med Wochenschr. 1976 Jul 31;106(31):1056-9.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Gynecologic affections such as diabetic vulvitis, vulvo-vaginal mycosis, some dysfunctions of the ovary, recurrent abortion, secondary frigidity and sometimes carcinoma of the endometrium, may be the first signs of a disorder of carbohydrate metabolism. Contraception is particularly indicated in diabetic women. The methods are discussed.

MeSH terms

  • Abortion, Spontaneous / etiology
  • Adult
  • Contraception / methods
  • Diabetes Complications*
  • Enterobacteriaceae / isolation & purification
  • Escherichia coli / isolation & purification
  • Female
  • Genital Diseases, Female / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Mycoses / microbiology
  • Pregnancy
  • Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological / etiology
  • Streptococcus / isolation & purification
  • Uterine Neoplasms / etiology
  • Vagina / microbiology
  • Vaginitis / etiology
  • Vulvitis / etiology