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Microbial presence in the uterine cavity as affected by varieties of intrauterine contraceptive devices.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  7037467     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
A group of 33 baboons was used to study the effect of various intrauterine device (IUD) assemblies on the entrance of vaginal/cervical microflora into the uterine cavity for a total experimental period of 16 months. These animals were specially prepared surgically so that intrauterine samples could be taken aseptically and percutaneously rather than transvaginally. While the insertion and presence of any of the IUD assemblies used in this study could promote intrauterine bacteria, the principal determining factor was not the device itself, but rather retrieval tail. Multifilament tails were much more effective than monofilaments. Of particular interest is the fact that many potential pathogens can be present in the uterus for long periods in a benign, almost "normal flora" fashion without producing disease.
Authors:
M Skangalis; C J Mahoney; W M O'Leary
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Comparative Study; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Fertility and sterility     Volume:  37     ISSN:  0015-0282     ISO Abbreviation:  Fertil. Steril.     Publication Date:  1982 Feb 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1982-05-21     Completed Date:  1982-05-21     Revised Date:  2006-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0372772     Medline TA:  Fertil Steril     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  263-9     Citation Subset:  IM; J    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Bacteria / isolation & purification
Female
Intrauterine Devices* / adverse effects
Microbiological Techniques
Papio
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease / etiology
Uterus / microbiology*
Vagina / microbiology

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