Female Reproductive Tract Infections in Married Women: A Review Study

Female reproductive tract infections (FTIs) are common issues among women in general, negatively affecting reproductive health, and are more widespread among married women. Therefore, this review aimed to identify the types and causes of FTIs in married women. It demonstrated the prevalence of various kinds of female reproductive tract infections among married women, especially during pregnancy, which can be transmitted to the fetus during pregnancy or childbirth. These infections include fungal, bacterial, and sexually transmitted infections, which are transmitted sexually, caused by multiple factors and risk elements such as unhealthy sexual behaviors, poor hygiene, social influences, weakened immunity, frequent use of medications, and certain types of contraceptives. Female sex hormones also significantly influence the development of infection by impacting behavioral, immunological, and physiological parameters in affected women. Consequently, understanding these factors is essential for developing effective infection prevention strategies. The widespread prevalence of female reproductive tract infections (FTIs) calls for a comprehensive approach to assessing the health risks to both mother and child.