Effect of intrauterine devices on uterine structure in goats. 3. Myometrial characteristics
Janakiraman, K.; Buch, N.C.
Indian Journal of Experimental Biology 11(3): 157-159
1973
ISSN/ISBN: 0019-5189 PMID: 4782611 Document Number: 62907
This study investigated quantitative changes in myometrial characteristics that occur in the presence of IUDs in the ovariectomized goat uteri with and without exogenous ovarian steroid administration. The IUD alone reduced myometrial thickness and hormones increased the myometrium. IUDs significantly increased the thickness of the circular layer, while longitudinal muscle was reduced in the presence of the IUD. Both IUD and estrogen increased nuclear count per unit area in the circular muscle when acting separately and reduced the nuclear count when acting together.