title: Possible role of mast cells in the mechanism of action of intrauterine contraceptive devices.
abstract: 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.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004717:Endometrium / Q000648:ultrastructure; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007434:Intrauterine Devices; D008407:Mast Cells / Q000502:physiology* / Q000648:ultrastructure