The Role of Levonorgestrel Intra-uterine System in the Management of Adenomyosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Prospective Studies

Ahmed M. Abbas, Ahmed Samy, Khaled A. Atwa, Hanan M. Ghoneim, Mariam Lotfy, Heba Saber Mohammed, Asmaa M. Abdellah, Amira M. El Bahie, Ahmed A. Aboelroose, Asmaa M. El Gedawy, Mona Mostafa, Mohamed A. Elsenity, Mohammed Samy, Sarah Safwat, Rehab M. Abdelrahman, Adel S. Salah El Din, Adel Shafik, Esraa Badran, Abdelrahman M. Abdelkader, Ameer Abdallah
In: Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey · 2020 · vol. 75(6) , pp. 347–349 · doi:10.1097/ogx.0000000000000809 · W3036021240
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This systematic review and meta-analysis synthesized prospective studies to evaluate the efficacy of the levonorgestrel intra-uterine system in managing adenomyosis.

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(Abstracted from Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand 2020;99:571–581) Adenomyosis is a prevalent disorder characterized by the presence of ectopic endometrial tissues within the myometrium. Its etiology and pathogenesis are unclear.

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