Clinical analysis of 36 cases of adenomyosis treated with levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device

Objective To investigate the application of levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device in the treatment of adenomyosis.Methods 36 cases of adenomyosis treated with levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device were analyzed for menstrual blood volume,degree of dysmenorrhea,and volume of uterus before and after the implantation of intrauterine device.Results The grades of both postoperative dysmenorrhea and menstrual volume markedly decreased,with statistical significance(P0.01).The uterus presented a corresponding shrinkage in volume,while there was no statistical differences.Conclusion Levonorgestrel intrauterine device has preferably curative effect in the treatment of adenomyosis.