Effect of Hormonal Contraception on the Function of Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cells and Distribution of Immune Cell Populations in the Female Reproductive Tract

Conclusions: The presented evidence suggests that the use of some types of hormonal contraception is associated with reduced functional capacity of circulating pDCs and altered immune environment in the female reproductive tract.
Source: JAIDS Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes - Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Basic and Translational Science Source Type: research