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. 1983 Mar;90(3):255-8.
doi: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.1983.tb08620.x.

Treatment of menorrhagia with intrauterine release of progesterone

A Bergqvist, G Rybo

Treatment of menorrhagia with intrauterine release of progesterone

A Bergqvist et al. Br J Obstet Gynaecol. 1983 Mar.

Abstract

In 12 women with menorrhagia (greater than or equal to 80 ml per menstrual period) a progesterone-releasing device (Progestasert) was inserted. The women were followed by repeated measurements of the blood loss for 12 periods. The menstrual blood loss was significantly reduced after 1 month but the duration of bleeding was somewhat prolonged. Twelve months after insertion the menstrual blood loss amounted to 35% of the blood loss before the insertion. The Progestasert is a valuable treatment for menorrhagia.

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