Levonorgestrel‐releasing intrauterine device in the treatment of menorrhagia

BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology - Tập 97 Số 8 - Trang 690-694 - 1990
Johanna Andersson1, Göran Rybo1
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, East Hospital, University of Goteborg, 416 85 Goteborg, Sweden.

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Summary. In 20 women with menorrhagia (>80 ml blood loss per menstrual period) a levonorgestrel‐releasing intrauterine device (Lng‐IUCD) was inserted. Menstrual blood loss (MBL) was measured in two consecutive cycles before the device was inserted and after 3, 6 and 12 months of use. MBL was significantly reduced after 3 months (86%) and after 12 months the reduction was 97%. There was a significant increase (P< 0.001) in serum ferritin during the first year of Lng‐IUCD use. The Lng‐IUCD seems to be an important alternative to oral medication and to hysterectomy in the treatment of menorrhagia.

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BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Tập 97 Số 8

690-694

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