Possible role of mast cells in the mechanism of action of intrauterine contraceptive devices.
The presence and number of mast cells and their relationship to other inflammatory cells were investigated in smears from intrauterine contraceptive devices. The results obtained suggest a possible role of mast cells in the mechanism of action of intrauterine contraceptive devices, on the basis of the peculiar known functions of mast cells.
D000328:Adult; D004717:Endometrium / Q000648:ultrastructure; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007434:Intrauterine Devices; D008407:Mast Cells / Q000502:physiology* / Q000648:ultrastructure