title: Mirena intrauterine system in the treatment of menstrual disorders: a survey of UK patients' experience, acceptability and satisfaction.
abstract: Our study investigated the personal experience and satisfaction of patients with menstrual disorders treated with the Mirena intrauterine system in secondary care. A retrospective questionnaire was sent to all 1,100 women treated with a Mirena intrauterine system in the Menstrual Disorders Clinic between 1995-2003 at the Queens' Medical Centre, Nottingham, England. A total of 1,056 (96%) women responded and were included in the study. The majority (73%) of women continued to use the Mirena. The women reported a decrease in the heaviness, frequency and pain associated with their period. The commonest side-effect experienced was spotting (19%). Women ranked their satisfaction on a scale of 1-10, with a mean score of 7.07/10. The majority of women are satisfied with the Mirena as a treatment for menstrual disorders. Less than 5% of the women required subsequent operative treatment for menstrual disorders following treatment with the Mirena.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, UK. beckyhodge@doctors.org.uk
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Robinson
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: China
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Bunkheila
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Powell
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007436:Intrauterine Devices, Medicated; D016912:Levonorgestrel / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D008599:Menstruation Disturbances / Q000188:drug therapy*; D008875:Middle Aged; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D006113:United Kingdom
chemical_list: D016912:Levonorgestrel