title: The slow levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) 20 mcg/day: a literature review.
abstract: The aim of the study is to present the mechanisms of action, indications, complications, contraindications and the necessary tests before the insertion of a levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (Mirena). After a literature search in Pubmed, a narrative review in the field is presented.
authors.affiliation: 2nd Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Athens, Aretaieion Hospital, Athens, Greece.
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Salakos
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Koumousidis
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Iavazzo
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Paltoglou
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Bakalianou
authors.forename: O
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Gregoriou
mesh_terms: D003267:Contraception / Q000295:instrumentation; D003271:Contraceptive Agents, Female / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007434:Intrauterine Devices / Q000009:adverse effects; D016912:Levonorgestrel / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D020959:Polyethylene; D014591:Uterine Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D003271:Contraceptive Agents, Female; D016912:Levonorgestrel; D020959:Polyethylene