Partnered sexual activity moderates menstrual cycle–related changes in inflammation markers in healthy women: an exploratory observational study Tierney K. Lorenz, Ph.D., Gregory E. Demas, Ph.D., Julia R. Heiman, Ph.D. Fertility and Sterility Volume 107, Issue 3, Pages 763-773.e3 (March 2017) DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2016.11.010 Copyright © 2016 American Society for Reproductive Medicine Terms and Conditions
Figure 1 Interaction between menstrual cycle phase and frequency of intercourse in predicting IL-6, IL-4, and IFN-γ. Predicted change controls for individual differences in age and body; positive % change indicates increase from menses to ovulation, while negative % change indicates decrease from menses to ovulation. Fertility and Sterility 2017 107, 763-773.e3DOI: (10.1016/j.fertnstert.2016.11.010) Copyright © 2016 American Society for Reproductive Medicine Terms and Conditions
Figure 2 Interaction between menstrual cycle phase and frequency of intercourse in predicting CRP. CRP values are estimated marginal means from analysis. Fertility and Sterility 2017 107, 763-773.e3DOI: (10.1016/j.fertnstert.2016.11.010) Copyright © 2016 American Society for Reproductive Medicine Terms and Conditions
Supplemental Figure 1 (A) Changes in IL-6 concentrations across the menstrual cycle in condom users versus nonusers. (B) Changes in CRP concentrations across the menstrual cycle in condom users versus nonusers. Fertility and Sterility 2017 107, 763-773.e3DOI: (10.1016/j.fertnstert.2016.11.010) Copyright © 2016 American Society for Reproductive Medicine Terms and Conditions