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Cytopathologic changes associated with intrauterine contraceptive devices. A review of cervico-vaginal smears in 350 women

Pillay B 1 , Gregory AR 2 , Subbiah M 3

Affiliations 

  • 1 Division of Cytology, Institute for Medical Research, Jalan Pahang, Kuala Lumpur
  • 2 Institute for Medical Research, Jalan Pahang, 53000
  • 3 Family Planning Association.
Med J Malaysia, 1994 Mar;49(1):74-7.
PMID: 8057995

Abstract

Cervico-vaginal smears from 350 IUCD users were analysed to ascertain the range of abnormalities induced in the genital tract of these women. Alteration of the microbial environment, inflammatory, degenerative, reparative and proplastic epithelial changes were the salient cytological findings. The clinical implications of these are briefly discussed.

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