Serum levels of 17 beta estradiol, progesterone, prolactin and metabolites of prostaglandins E2 and F2a were investigated in 18 healthy women before and after the insertion of a Saf-T-Coil intrauterine device. The results suggest that the presence of an intrauterine device may cause hormonal changes affecting the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle.
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