Curative effect and observation of adenomyosis treated with levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device

In: Medical Journal of West China · 2011 · W2375100903
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This study evaluated the clinical effects of levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine devices in 74 adenomyosis patients, finding significant reductions in pelvic pain, menstrual blood loss, and uterine volume over an 18-month period.

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Objective To investigate the clinical effection of levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device(LNG-IUS) in the treatment of adenomyosis.Methods Before LNG-IUS insertion and after 3,6,12,18 months,74 cases were asked to complete a visual analog scale(VAS) form regarding pelvic pain,pictorial blood loss assessment chart(PBAC) form regarding menstrual blood volume and volume of uterus.Results After the 18-month visit,VAS score,PBAC score and volume of uterus were 0.74,42.7,206.5cm3,respectively.There were decreased significantly before LNG-IUS insertion(P0.05).Conclusion Levonorgestrel intrauterine device is a preferable effective method in the treatment of adenomyosis.

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