Effect of the copper-intrauterine device (TCu 380A) on subendometrial microvascularization and uterine artery blood flow

During this cohort study, the copper-intrauterine device (IUD) did not modify subendometrial microvascularization. However, subendometrial blood flow increased in patients who experienced IUD-induced side effects.

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Published in:Fertility and sterility 2006-12, Vol.86 (6), p.1780-1782
Main Authors: Jiménez, Mirela F., Passos, Eduardo P., Fagundes, Paulo A.P., de Freitas, Fernando M., Arbo, Elisangela, Cunha-Filho, João S.L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Blood Flow Velocity - drug effects
Blood Flow Velocity - physiology
Copper - pharmacology
Endometrium - blood supply
Endometrium - drug effects
Endometrium - physiology
Female
Gynecology. Andrology. Obstetrics
Humans
Intrauterine Devices, Copper
Medical sciences
Microcirculation - drug effects
Microcirculation - physiology
Uterus - blood supply
Uterus - drug effects
Uterus - physiology
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Summary:During this cohort study, the copper-intrauterine device (IUD) did not modify subendometrial microvascularization. However, subendometrial blood flow increased in patients who experienced IUD-induced side effects.
ISSN:0015-0282
1556-5653
DOI:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2006.04.036