Related Experiment Videos
Morphological characteristics of incrustates of intrauterine contraceptive devices
Acta Morphologica Hungarica
|January 1, 1986
Abstract:
The morphology of incrustates formed on intrauterine contraceptive devices (IUD) is described. It is demonstrated that due to manufacturing technology some IUDs have long, parallel excavations serving as sites for incrustate formation. A regional difference of incrustation on the different parts of IUD has also been observed. Electron microscopy was carried out in tissue fragments attached to removed IUDs. Alterations correspond to acute or chronic inflammation. Incrustate on the surface of IUD appears to have a primary role in induction of the process.
Keywords:
BiologyCalciumContraceptionContraceptive Methods--indicationsContraceptive Methods--side effectsCytologic EffectsEastern EuropeEuropeFamily PlanningHistochemical EffectsHungaryIngredients And ChemicalsInorganic ChemicalsIud, Copper ReleasingIud, UnmedicatedIud--indicationsIud--side effectsMetalsPhysiology