Efficacy of levonorgestrel releasing intrauterine system as a postoperative maintenance therapy of endometriosis: A meta-analysis

Soo Youn Song, Mia Park, Geon Woo Lee, Ki Hwan Lee, Ha Kyun Chang, Sang Mi Kwak, Heon Jong Yoo
European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology · 2018 · vol. 231 , pp. 85–92 · doi:10.1016/j.ejogrb.2018.10.014 · PMID:30336309 · W2896876425
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This meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy of levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine systems in maintaining the postoperative treatment of endometriosis.

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mesh:D004412mesh:D004715endometriosis

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Endometriosis Endometriosis Intrauterine Devices, Medicated Levonorgestrel Postoperative Care Dysmenorrhea Dysmenorrhea Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Humans Levonorgestrel MEDLINE Pain Management Patient Satisfaction Prospective Studies Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic Recurrence Retrospective Studies Secondary Prevention

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