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. 1990 Aug;97(8):690-4.
doi: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.1990.tb16240.x.

Levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device in the treatment of menorrhagia

J K Andersson  1 , G Rybo
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Levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device in the treatment of menorrhagia

J K Andersson et al. Br J Obstet Gynaecol. 1990 Aug.

Abstract

In 20 women with menorrhagia (greater than 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 less than 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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