Loss of genital epithelial barrier function is greater with depot-medroxyprogesterone acetate than intravaginal rings that release etonogestrel and ethinyl estradiol
M. Liu, R. D. V. Miguel, N. Q. Calla, K. Aceves, L. Fritts, C. J. Miller, J. Moss, M. M. Baum, T. L. Cherpes
This study compares the effects of DMPA and NuvaRing on genital epithelial barrier function in rhesus macaques, finding greater compromise with DMPA.
bioRxiv · Jan 25, 2023 · PreprintImmunology