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Reactive protein and immunoglobulin levels in women using intrauterine devices
Author(s) -
Shaarawy M.,
Naguib Y.A.,
El Safory L.S.M.,
Abdel Kader M.M.
Publication year - 1981
Publication title -
international journal of gynecology and obstetrics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.895
H-Index - 97
eISSN - 1879-3479
pISSN - 0020-7292
DOI - 10.1016/0020-7292(81)90051-5
Subject(s) - medicine , antibody , intrauterine device , acute phase protein , genitourinary system , physiology , family planning , immunoglobulin g , hormone , immunology , inflammation , population , research methodology , environmental health
Levels of acute‐phase reactive proteins and immunoglobulins were estimated in 80 women using the Copper‐7 or Lippes Loop intrauterine device for less than 1 year and for more than 1 year. The changes that occurred were mainly attributed to the chemotactic foreign body endometrial response in addition to the different types of endometrial trauma. The clinical significance and methodologic evaluations are discussed.