[Epidemiologic study of cervico-vaginal pathology in IUD users]

Minerva Ginecol. 1993 Jan-Feb;45(1-2):27-30.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

1800 intrauterine contraceptive device users, during a period of more than thirteen years, and 1800 control non-users were examined clinically, cytologically and histopathologically for cervical pathological lesions. There was an increase, but not statistically significant, in the incidence of metaplasia, dyskariosis or mild dysplasia. There was no difference in neoplastic lesions.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cervix Uteri / pathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intrauterine Devices / adverse effects*
  • Prognosis
  • Uterine Cervical Diseases / diagnosis
  • Uterine Cervical Diseases / etiology*
  • Uterine Cervical Diseases / pathology
  • Uterine Cervical Dysplasia / diagnosis
  • Uterine Cervical Dysplasia / etiology
  • Uterine Cervical Dysplasia / pathology
  • Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / etiology*
  • Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / pathology
  • Vaginal Diseases / diagnosis
  • Vaginal Diseases / etiology*
  • Vaginal Diseases / pathology