Non-contraceptive applications of the levonorgestrel intrauterine system

Non-contraceptive applications of the levonorgestrel intrauterine system

Maria Isabel Rodriguez, Philip D DarneyDepartment of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, San Francisco General Hospital and Bixby Center for Global Reproductive Health, University of California, San Francisco, CA, USAAbstract: Intrauterine progestins have many important current and po...

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Main Authors: Maria Isabel Rodriguez, Philip D Darney
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2010-04-01
Series:International Journal of Women's Health
Online Access:http://www.dovepress.com/non-contraceptive-applications-of-the-levonorgestrel-intrauterine-syst-a4329
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spelling doaj-8f037c6fc0e94e32a97813ca2c9f9abf2020-11-24T22:55:25ZengDove Medical PressInternational Journal of Women's Health1179-14112010-04-012010default6368Non-contraceptive applications of the levonorgestrel intrauterine systemMaria Isabel RodriguezPhilip D DarneyMaria Isabel Rodriguez, Philip D DarneyDepartment of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, San Francisco General Hospital and Bixby Center for Global Reproductive Health, University of California, San Francisco, CA, USAAbstract: Intrauterine progestins have many important current and potential gynecologic applications. This article describes the evidence for use of intrauterine progestin for common gynecologic conditions beyond its important role in contraception. The pharmacology of and selection criteria for use of the levonorgestrel intrauterine device is discussed, and the evidence for use of intrauterine progestin delivery for menorrhagia, endometriosis management, uterine fibroids, adenomyosis and endometrial hyperplasia is reviewed.Keywords: intrauterine progestin, levonorgestrel, contraceptive http://www.dovepress.com/non-contraceptive-applications-of-the-levonorgestrel-intrauterine-syst-a4329
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title_short Non-contraceptive applications of the levonorgestrel intrauterine system
title_full Non-contraceptive applications of the levonorgestrel intrauterine system
title_fullStr Non-contraceptive applications of the levonorgestrel intrauterine system
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series International Journal of Women's Health
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description Maria Isabel Rodriguez, Philip D DarneyDepartment of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, San Francisco General Hospital and Bixby Center for Global Reproductive Health, University of California, San Francisco, CA, USAAbstract: Intrauterine progestins have many important current and potential gynecologic applications. This article describes the evidence for use of intrauterine progestin for common gynecologic conditions beyond its important role in contraception. The pharmacology of and selection criteria for use of the levonorgestrel intrauterine device is discussed, and the evidence for use of intrauterine progestin delivery for menorrhagia, endometriosis management, uterine fibroids, adenomyosis and endometrial hyperplasia is reviewed.Keywords: intrauterine progestin, levonorgestrel, contraceptive
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