Immunologic evaluation of the endometrium with a levonorgestrel intrauterine device in solid organ transplant women and healthy controls

201622 citationsJournal Articlehybrid Open Access

Authors

Caron Kim

Otoniel Martı́nez-Maza · University of California, Los Angeles

Larry Magpantay · University of California, Los Angeles

Clara E. Magyar · University of California, Los Angeles

Jeffrey Gornbein · University of California, Los Angeles

Radhika Rible · University of California, Los Angeles

Peggy Sullivan · University of California, Los Angeles

Abstract

Findings from this pilot study suggest that the IUD is inducing a local inflammatory reaction in the uterus of the transplant patient as in the healthy control. A larger study can build on these preliminary results to pursue the efficacy and safety of IUD use among solid organ transplant patients.

Topics & Keywords

Reproductive System and Pregnancy Pregnancy and Medication Impact Organ and Tissue Transplantation Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Contraception

Volume 94, Issue 5, pp. 534-540

DOI: 10.1016/j.contraception.2016.06.021

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 1.35