Use of a levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device in the treatment of rectovaginal endometriosis

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This study investigated the efficacy of a levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device for treating rectovaginal endometriosis.

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dysmenorrheadyspareuniaendometriosischronic_pelvic_painbowel_endometriosis

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Endometriosis Levonorgestrel Rectal Diseases Vaginal Diseases Adult Dysmenorrhea Dysmenorrhea Dyspareunia Dyspareunia Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Humans Intrauterine Devices Levonorgestrel Levonorgestrel Pain Pelvic Pain Pelvic Pain Prospective Studies

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