Treatment of bacterial vaginosis in patients with cervical and uterine cancer in the late stages after antitumor treatment. Possibilities of using dequalinium chloride
- 作者: Bychkova A.E.1,2, Apolikhina I.A.1,3, Mkrtchyan L.S.2, Tarnaeva L.A.1
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- National Medical Research Center for Obstetrics, Gynecology and Perinatology named after Academician V.I. Kulakov
- National Medical Research Radiological Center
- I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University)
- 期: 卷 32, 编号 3 (2025)
- 页面: 30-38
- 栏目: Reviews
- URL: https://journals.eco-vector.com/2073-4034/article/view/688914
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.18565/pharmateca.2025.3.30-38
- ID: 688914
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Background: According to the recommendations of the International Society for the Study of Vulvar and Vaginal Diseases (ISSVD), bacterial vaginosis is considered a condition associated with an imbalance in the vaginal microflora, in which there is a decrease in the number of lactobacilli and the predominance of anaerobic microorganisms. ISSVD specialists emphasize the importance of an approach that combines pathogen eradication and restoration of normal vaginal microbiota. This approach is especially relevant for patients who have undergone chemo- or radiation therapy for cervical and uterine cancer, due to changes in the hormonal profile, vaginal microflora and local immunity, which significantly increases the risk of BV recurrence.
Objective: Analysis of current literature data on the effectiveness of BV treatment with dequalinium chloride (LS Septofemin®) in patients with oncological processes of the cervix and uterine body.
Material and methods: A review of articles available in search databases published over the past decade was performed. Current scientific results on the efficacy of dequalinium chloride (LS Septofemin®) in patients with a history of cervical and uterine cancer are outlined.
Results: This review showed the importance of determining the vaginal microbiota in BV for the selection of effective therapy. Dequalinium chloride (LS Septofemin®) has confirmed its clinical efficacy and drug safety in patients with a history of cancer.
Conclusion: Dequalinium chloride (LS Septofemin®) can be recommended as a therapy for BV, as well as mixed vaginitis in women who have received antitumor treatment and are faced with the problem of vaginal dysbiotic disorders after chemo- or radiation therapy for cervical and uterine cancer.
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Anastasia Bychkova
National Medical Research Center for Obstetrics, Gynecology and Perinatology named after Academician V.I. Kulakov; National Medical Research Radiological Center
编辑信件的主要联系方式.
Email: a_bychkova88@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0003-4855-8188
Obstetrician-Gynecologist, Oncologist at the Department of Aesthetic Gynecology and Rehabilitation, National Medical Research Center for Obstetrics, Gynecology and Perinatology named after Academician V.I. Kulakov; A.F. Tsyb Medical Radiological Research Center – Branch of the National Medical Research Radiological Center
俄罗斯联邦, Moscow; ObninskInna Apolikhina
National Medical Research Center for Obstetrics, Gynecology and Perinatology named after Academician V.I. Kulakov; I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University)
Email: i_apolikhina@oparina4.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-4581-6295
Dr. Sci. (Med.), Professor, Head of the Department of Aesthetic Gynecology and Rehabilitation, National Medical Research Center for Obstetrics, Gynecology and Perinatology named after Academician V.I. Kulakov; Professor, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, Perinatology and Reproductology, Institute of Professional Education, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University)
俄罗斯联邦, Moscow; MoscowLiana Mkrtchyan
National Medical Research Radiological Center
Email: liana6969@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-5027-5331
Dr. Sci. (Med.), Head of the Department of Medical Rehabilitation and Restorative Technologies, A.F. Tsyb Medical Radiological Research Center
俄罗斯联邦, ObninskLiana Tarnaeva
National Medical Research Center for Obstetrics, Gynecology and Perinatology named after Academician V.I. Kulakov
Email: li.tarnaeva@ya.ru
ORCID iD: 0009-0006-7500-7516
Obstetrician-Gynecologist, Postgraduate Student
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