highly significantp=0.0011
Non-users of the OC showed a highly significant positive correlation between levels of cortisol and the EC 50 of LPS-induced in vitro IL-1β release increased (p=0.0011, Spearman’s coefficient r=+0.63).
Non-users of the OC showed a highly significant positive correlation between levels of cortisol and the EC 50 of LPS-induced in vitro IL-1β release increased (p=0.0011, Spearman’s coefficient r=+0.63).
Modestly significant associations were found between reduced androgens and potentiated LPS-induced IL-1β (lower EC 50 ).