[The levonorgestrel intrauterine device].
The levonorgestrel IUD offers a valuable improvement for women, who develop menorrhagia with conventional IUDs. However, since the levonorgestrel Nova-T induces amenorrhea and spotting in a substantial proportion of the patients, it is advisable, before insertion, to evaluate the acceptor's reaction to the "new" bleeding pattern induced by the steroid IUD.
Thiery
M
M
Universitäts-Frauenklinik, Gent, Belgien.
Van der Pas
H
H
Delbarge
W
W
Van Kets
H
H
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007436:Intrauterine Devices, Medicated / Q000009:adverse effects; D016912:Levonorgestrel; D008597:Menstrual Cycle / Q000187:drug effects; D009644:Norgestrel / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D014592:Uterine Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology
D009644:Norgestrel; D016912:Levonorgestrel
Das Levonorgestrel-Intrauterinpessar.