The use of the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system in the management of menorrhagia in women with hemostatic disorders
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This study investigated the effectiveness of the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system for managing heavy menstrual bleeding in women diagnosed with hemostatic disorders.
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ObjectiveThe study was undertaken to evaluate the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) in managing menorrhagia associated with hemostatic disorders.Study designRetrospective notes review.ResultsNineteen of 28 (68%) patients experienced improvement with the LNG-IUS. There was nonacceptance by 9 of 28 (32%) who refused the LNG-IUS or had it definitively removed.ConclusionThe LNG-IUS should be considered when managing menorrhagia because surgery carries additional risks in this subset of patients.
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