The levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system in modern gynaecology.
The levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system was initially developed for contraception but is now widely used for a variety of gynaecological conditions. Compliance can sometimes be hampered by troublesome side effects (principally breakthrough bleeding) but appropriate counselling can reduce unnecessary discontinuation.
McGavigan
C Jay
CJ
Department of Gynaecology, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Glasgow G4 0SF.
Owen
Philip
P
D003271:Contraceptive Agents, Female / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D004715:Endometriosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D005260:Female; D020249:Hormone Replacement Therapy / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007436:Intrauterine Devices, Medicated; D007889:Leiomyoma / Q000188:drug therapy; D016912:Levonorgestrel / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D011293:Premenstrual Syndrome / Q000188:drug therapy; D014592:Uterine Hemorrhage / Q000188:drug therapy; D014594:Uterine Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy
D003271:Contraceptive Agents, Female; D016912:Levonorgestrel