| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6145490 | American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology | 2014 | 32 Pages |
Abstract
Women who use IUDs have reduced expression of the CCR5 HIV coreceptor on T cells in the endometrium and cervix compared with expression before IUD placement. These findings suggest that susceptibility to HIV infection would not be increased by IUD use.
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Authors
Sharon L. MD, PhD, Mitchell D. MD, Kevin A. BS, Beatrice A. MD, MPH, Leslie PhD, Sharon L. PhD,