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. 2025 Apr;169(1):421-423.
doi: 10.1002/ijgo.16063. Epub 2024 Nov 25.

Menstrual suppression to decrease intrauterine device expulsion in adolescents with inherited bleeding disorders

Peter H Cygan  1 , Kelly M Kons  2 , Megan H Fiorillo  3 , Tonya S Wright  3
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Menstrual suppression to decrease intrauterine device expulsion in adolescents with inherited bleeding disorders

Peter H Cygan et al. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2025 Apr.

Abstract

Intrauterine device efficacy in adolescents with heavy menstrual bleeding and bleeding disorders is impacted by expulsion within 30 days of insertion. Menstrual suppression may reduce this risk.

Keywords: abnormal uterine bleeding; adolescent gynecology; heavy menstrual bleeding; inherited bleeding disorders; intrauterine device; menstrual suppression.

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The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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