Morphological changes in tubal mucosa associated with the use of intrauterine contraceptive devices.
We examined the endosalpinx of 28 healthy non-pregnant women, 12 of whom had an intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD) and 16 of whom had neither an IUCD nor used oral contraceptives. Measurements made on light- and scanning electron micrographs showed that the percentage area covered by ciliated cells was approximately 40% in non-IUCD users and only 20% in IUCD users.
D000328:Adult; D002923:Cilia / Q000473:pathology / Q000648:ultrastructure; D005187:Fallopian Tubes / Q000473:pathology* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007434:Intrauterine Devices / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008855:Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; D009092:Mucous Membrane / Q000473:pathology / Q000648:ultrastructure