In vitro study of the possible role of the intrauterine contraceptive device tail in ascending infection of the genital tract.

Abstract

Potentially pathogenic bacteria colonized the mucus coating the tails of both monofilamentous and multifilamentous intrauterine contraceptive devices (IUCD) in 72 (55 per cent) out of 132 in vitro tests. This suggests that the IUCD tail may be responsible for the passage of vaginal bacteria into the uterus.

• Authors: B G Purrier, R A Sparks, P J Watt, M Elstein
• Journal: British journal of obstetrics and gynaecology (Br J Obstet Gynaecol) Vol. 86 Issue 5 Pg. 374-8 (May 1979) ISSN: 0306-5456 [Print] England
• PMID: 465385 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Topics

• Bacterial Infections (transmission)
• Cervix Mucus (microbiology)
• Female
• Genital Diseases, Female (transmission)
• Humans
• In Vitro Techniques
• Intrauterine Devices (adverse effects)