Open AccessSerum Concentrations of Immunoglobulins and Complement Components in Women Using An Intra‐uterine Contraceptive Device (IUCD)
Author(s) -
Sandvei Roar,
Matre Roald
Publication year - 1987
Publication title -
acta obstetricia et gynecologica scandinavica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.401
H-Index - 102
eISSN - 1600-0412
pISSN - 0001-6349
DOI - 10.3109/00016348709103639
Subject(s) - medicine , antibody , complement system , intrauterine device , population , endocrinology , immunology , family planning , research methodology , environmental health
Immunoglobulins A, G and M and the complement components C3, C4 and CI‐INH were quantified in sera from 59 women using an intra‐uterine contraceptive device (IUCD). Most of the women were using a Cu IUCD, and the mean duration of use was 7.3 years. No differences in the concentrations were detected compared with control subjects. Our data, however, do not exclude a possible temporary change in the concentrations of immunoglobulins and complement components.