| User satisfaction with a levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS): data from an international survey. | |
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PMID: 19929641 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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OBJECTIVES: To identify the characteristics of an international population of women using the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) and their experiences with this contraceptive. METHODS: Women who had used the LNG-IUS for six months or more completed a standardised questionnaire on reasons for use, user satisfaction and other aspects. RESULTS: A total of 8680 questionnaires were completed by survey participants in 18 countries across Europe and the Near East. The average woman using the LNG-IUS was 38 years old, was married or lived with her partner, and had two children. Overall, 95% of patients were satisfied with the LNG-IUS; the percentage rose to 99% among those using their second LNG-IUS. Reasons mentioned for using the LNG-IUS included the need for contraception (68%), its high efficacy (59%) and the shorter/lighter menstrual bleeding (55%). Of the women with prior bleeding problems, 93% reported an improvement in their symptoms with the LNG-IUS. Participants also rated the reliability, tolerability and convenience of the method highly. CONCLUSIONS: This survey provides insight into the profiles of LNG-IUS users. High levels of satisfaction with this method of contraception were reported by both first and second-time users. Our data suggest that the LNG-IUS is well accepted and that it provides considerable benefits beyond contraception alone. |
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Authors:
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Thomas R??mer; Doris Linsberger |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The European journal of contraception & reproductive health care : the official journal of the European Society of Contraception Volume: 14 ISSN: 1473-0782 ISO Abbreviation: Eur J Contracept Reprod Health Care Publication Date: 2009 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-11-25 Completed Date: 2010-02-01 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9712127 Medline TA: Eur J Contracept Reprod Health Care Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 391-8 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Evangelisches Krankenhaus K??ln-Weyertal GmbH, K??ln, Germany. Thomas.Roemer@evk-koeln.de |
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Administration, Intravaginal Adult Contraception / psychology, statistics & numerical data* Contraceptive Agents, Female / administration & dosage*, adverse effects Delayed-Action Preparations / administration & dosage Europe / epidemiology Female Humans Intrauterine Devices, Medicated / statistics & numerical data* Levonorgestrel / administration & dosage*, adverse effects Patient Compliance / statistics & numerical data Patient Satisfaction / statistics & numerical data* Questionnaires Women's Health Young Adult |
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0/Contraceptive Agents, Female; 0/Delayed-Action Preparations; 797-63-7/Levonorgestrel |
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