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. 2005 Oct;193(4):1361-3.
doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2005.05.002.

The use of the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system in the management of menorrhagia in women with hemostatic disorders

Zoe E Schaedel  1 , Gerry Dolan, Martin C Powell
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The use of the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system in the management of menorrhagia in women with hemostatic disorders

Zoe E Schaedel et al. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2005 Oct.

Abstract

Objective: The study was undertaken to evaluate the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) in managing menorrhagia associated with hemostatic disorders.

Study design: Retrospective notes review.

Results: Nineteen of 28 (68%) patients experienced improvement with the LNG-IUS. There was nonacceptance by 9 of 28 (32%) who refused the LNG-IUS or had it definitively removed.

Conclusion: The LNG-IUS should be considered when managing menorrhagia because surgery carries additional risks in this subset of patients.

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