The levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system in modern gynaecology

The levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system was initially developed for contraception but is now widely used for a variety of gynaecological conditions. Compliance can sometimes be hampered by troublesome side effects (principally breakthrough bleeding) but appropriate counselling can reduce un...

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Published in:	British journal of hospital medicine (London, England : 2005) Vol. 66; no. 10; pp. 574 - 577
Main Authors:	McGavigan, C Jay, Owen, Philip
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	London MA Healthcare 01-10-2005
Subjects:	Contraceptive Agents, Female - administration & dosage Contraceptive Agents, Female - adverse effects Endometriosis - drug therapy Female Hormone Replacement Therapy - methods Humans Intrauterine Devices, Medicated Leiomyoma - drug therapy Levonorgestrel - administration & dosage Levonorgestrel - adverse effects Premenstrual Syndrome - drug therapy Review Uterine Hemorrhage - drug therapy Uterine Neoplasms - drug therapy
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Summary:	The levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system was initially developed for contraception but is now widely used for a variety of gynaecological conditions. Compliance can sometimes be hampered by troublesome side effects (principally breakthrough bleeding) but appropriate counselling can reduce unnecessary discontinuation.
ISSN:	1750-8460 1759-7390
DOI:	10.12968/hmed.2005.66.10.19896