O USO DO DISPOSITIVO INTRAUTERINO DE LEVONORGESTREL PARA O TRATAMENTO DA ENDOMETRIOSE
The levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device aids in reducing endometriosis symptoms, decreasing recurrence rates, and improving patient quality of life with fewer side effects.
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The paper analyzes the use of the intrauterine levonorgestrel-releasing device for treating endometriosis through a literature review covering 2023–2026, searching Medline via the Virtual Health Library and identifying 12 articles plus a Ministry of Health document. It reports that the device is associated with reduced endometriosis symptoms and lower chances of recurrence, attributing this to local effects that can produce fewer side effects and longer action, potentially improving symptom control and treatment adherence. The review also notes that studies cited within it suggest benefit when used after surgery to help control symptoms and avoid recurrence. This paper is centrally about endometriosis — it specifically reviews the levonorgestrel intrauterine device for symptom reduction, recurrence prevention, and quality-of-life improvement.
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