Levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device (LNG-IUD) for symptomatic endometriosis following surgery

AM Abou-Setta, HG Al-Inany, Cindy Farquhar
In: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews · 2005 · doi:10.1002/14651858.cd005072 · W4247971716
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This protocol outlines a Cochrane Review to evaluate if a levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device after endometriosis surgery reduces pain and recurrence compared to surgery alone, placebo, or systemic treatment.

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Abstract

This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (Intervention). The objectives are as follows: To determine if the use of levonorgestrel intrauterine system (LNG‐IUS) post‐operatively in women undergoing surgery for endometriosis compared with those treated with surgery only, placebo (inert IUD) or systemic treatment improves pain symptoms and reduces recurrence.

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