Abstract:
:Endometrial biopsies at varying times in the menstrual cycle were obtained from 30 healthy women (16-41 years) to be used as controls, and 19 women (16-36 years), who wore an IUD (Mazlin spring, Lippes loop, or Birnburg bow) for from 5 months to 4 years, in order to study histological changes in the endometrium in the presence of the IUD. The biopsy specimen was divided into 2 parts, one of which was frozen, sectioned and stained for alkaline and acid phosphatases, employing Gomori's procedure. The other specimen was fixed overnight, sectioned and stained for mucosubstances with the periodic acid-Schiff method, Alcian blue-periodic acid-Schiff method after diastase digestion, aldehyde fuchsin-Alcian blue sequence, and the high iron diamine-Alcian blue sequence. In addition sections were stained with hematoxylin and eosin for dating and notation of histologic changes. The alkaline phosphatase and acid phosphatase enzymes showed definite cyclic activity in the control group and the presence of the IUD caused only minor alterations in the cycle. The mucosubstances also showed a definite predictable cycle in the normal control group. The study group with the IUD in place showed a similar cycle but the amount of acid mucosubstance was increased throughout all phases of the cycle. In both groups the sulfomucins predominated during the preovulatory or proliferative phase and the carboxymucins predominated during the postovulatory or secretory phase. Certain histologic changes rendered by the presence of the IUD were also evident in this study, 8 patients showing some evidence of mil d to moderate inflammation. The findings support the popular theory that the IUD produces endometrial and intrauterine fluid changes that discourages implantation. A discussion of this presentation is included. It was suggested that a quantitative study of acid phosphatase levels would be relevant in understanding the action of the IUD. Extensive investigation of the lysosomal system will supplement the reported data. Another point was raised concerning the advisability of comparing effects of a variety of IUD designs and also the conclusion that failure of implantation is the cause of reduced fertility in the IUD wearer.
journal_name
Am J Obstet Gynecoljournal_title
American journal of obstetrics and gynecologyauthors
Hester LL Jr,Kellett WW 3rd,Spicer SS,Williamson HO,Pratt-Thomas HRdoi
10.1016/0002-9378(70)90508-9subject
Has Abstractpub_date
1970-04-15 00:00:00pages
1144-54issue
8eissn
0002-9378issn
1097-6868pii
0002-9378(70)90508-9journal_volume
106pub_type
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journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/s0002-9378(94)70170-9
更新日期:1994-05-01 00:00:00
abstract::An association between an increase in the incidence of thromboembolic disease and the use of combined oral contraceptives has been shown by several epidemiologic studies. Evidence of the vascular complications of oral contraceptives suggests that venous thromboembolism correlates with estrogen dosage and arterial comp...
journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 临床试验,杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:10.1016/0002-9378(90)90596-y
更新日期:1990-07-01 00:00:00
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pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2016.08.012
更新日期:2016-12-01 00:00:00
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pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1067/mob.2000.107665
更新日期:2000-08-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/s0002-9378(88)80146-7
更新日期:1988-10-01 00:00:00
abstract::If protective immunity were to develop following an episode of gonococcal pelvic inflammatory disease (salpingitis), PID should recur with organisms bearing antigens that do not react with these immune mechanisms. To test this hypothesis, gonococci from 15 women with gonococcal PID, who experienced 19 subsequent episo...
journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0002-9378(80)91091-1
更新日期:1980-12-01 00:00:00
abstract::Connective tissue in biopsy specimens taken from the lower part of the uterine cervix in 40 pregnant women at various gestational ages was compared to that in similar biopsy specimens from 15 nonpregnant women. The concentrations of collagen, sulfated glycosaminoglycans, and hyaluronic acid decreased during pregnancy....
journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0002-9378(83)90446-5
更新日期:1983-11-15 00:00:00
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journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0002-9378(95)90587-1
更新日期:1995-02-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2015.06.022
更新日期:2015-10-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2007.01.017
更新日期:2007-06-01 00:00:00
abstract::Reanalysis of data on the ovulation method of natural family planning collected by the World Health Organization yields the following conclusions. The method is effective during perfect (correct and consistent) use, with a first-year probability of failure of 3.4%. However, it is extremely unforgiving of imperfect use...
journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/s0002-9378(11)90581-x
更新日期:1991-12-01 00:00:00
abstract::The serum ferritin level was used to diagnose iron depletion in 137 pregnant patients who came to an inner-city hospital outpatient clinic. Seventy-three patients (53.3%) had ferritin levels less than 20 micrograms/L, indicating iron depletion. The prevalence of iron depletion was 29% in the first trimester, 64% in th...
journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0002-9378(88)90429-2
更新日期:1988-11-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:We sought to determine whether small-for-gestational age (SGA) and large-for-gestational age (LGA) birthweights increase autism risk. STUDY DESIGN:This was a retrospective cohort analysis comparing children with autism (n = 20,206) within a birth cohort (n = 5,979,605). Stratification by sex and birthweight ...
journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2012.01.044
更新日期:2012-04-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:Placental insufficiency is a primary cause of intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR). In our study, microarray technology was used to identify genes, which may impair placentation resulting in IUGR. STUDY DESIGN:The RNA was isolated from both IUGR term placentas and normal term placentas. Microarray experime...
journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2006.08.027
更新日期:2007-01-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2009.09.002
更新日期:2010-05-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2019.10.007
更新日期:2020-04-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:We sought to assess the modern prevalence and risk factors for third- and fourth-degree perineal tears. STUDY DESIGN:The study population comprised 38,252 women who delivered in one medical center, from January 2005 through December 2009, and met the following inclusion criteria: singleton pregnancy, vertex ...
journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2010.11.019
更新日期:2011-04-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0002-9378(87)90122-0
更新日期:1987-05-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0002-9378(84)90604-5
更新日期:1984-08-15 00:00:00
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journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/s0002-9378(12)90885-6
更新日期:1993-01-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/s0002-9378(98)70488-0
更新日期:1998-04-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0002-9378(77)90732-3
更新日期:1977-09-15 00:00:00
abstract::The efficacy and acceptability of PGF2alpha (prostaglandin F2alpha) as an abortifacient has been examined during intravenous infusion in 15 obstetrically normal midtrimester patients. Infusions of up to 200 mcg/minute of PGF2alpha induced complete abortions in 3 and incomplete abortions in an additional 3 patients. ...
journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0002-9378(71)90104-9
更新日期:1971-12-15 00:00:00
abstract::The effects of epidural analgesia on the duration of labor have been a controversal subject since its increased use in recent years. A total of 598 patients receiving this form of analgesia were studied as to progress in labor and eventual outcome. The mean cervical changes during epidural analgesia with a single drug...
journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0002-9378(77)90790-6
更新日期:1977-10-01 00:00:00
abstract::In responsive tissues the induction of 25-hydroxycholecalciferol 24-hydroxylase activity is a marker of 1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol action. In this study we investigated the responsiveness of various malignant cells, which were derived from carcinomas of gynecologic origin, to 1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol; we did s...
journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0002-9378(86)90162-6
更新日期:1986-12-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:Intrauterine pressure catheter (IUPC) is the primary device used to evaluate uterine activity. In contrast to the IUPC, electrical uterine myography (EUM) enables noninvasive measurement of frequency, intensity, and tone of contractions. The aim of this study was to determine the accuracy of EUM compared to I...
journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 临床试验,杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2011.12.015
更新日期:2012-05-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0002-9378(95)91493-5
更新日期:1995-04-01 00:00:00
abstract::Statistical procedures for hypothesis testing and interval estimation of the difference in a pair of Pearl rates are presented. The p value of the test statistic is evaluated exactly from the binomial distribution or approximately from the standard normal distribution. Interval estimation is provided by the test-based...
journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 临床试验,杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0002-9378(85)90158-9
更新日期:1985-03-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:Our purpose was to determine the acid-base status of neonates with an Apgar score < or = 3 at 5 minutes and to ascertain whether accompanying acidemia is an important predictor of immediate newborn morbidity and long-term neurologic development. STUDY DESIGN:From January 1984 through December 1991 there were...
journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/s0002-9378(94)70092-3
更新日期:1994-04-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:We sought to determine the reasons for obstetric and gynecologic patients' acceptance or refusal of medical student participation in their outpatient care. STUDY DESIGN:A descriptive and analytic cross-sectional study of 180 patients at the University of California, San Francisco, was done to identify factor...
journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1067/mob.2000.106133
更新日期:2000-06-01 00:00:00