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Non-contraceptive applications of the levonorgestrel intrauterine system.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  21072298     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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.
Authors:
Maria Isabel Rodriguez; Philip D Darney
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article     Date:  2010-08-09
Journal Detail:
Title:  International journal of women's health     Volume:  2     ISSN:  1179-1411     ISO Abbreviation:  Int J Womens Health     Publication Date:  2010  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-11-12     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101531698     Medline TA:  Int J Womens Health     Country:  New Zealand    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  63-8     Citation Subset:  -    
Affiliation:
Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, San Francisco General Hospital and Bixby Center for Global Reproductive Health, University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA.
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