Use of Levonorgestrel Intrauterine System for Medical Indications in Adolescents

Abstract The levonorgestrel intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) is an underused contraceptive method in adolescent populations. In addition to being a highly effective, reversible, long-acting contraception, the LNG-IUS has many noncontraceptive health benefits including reduced menstrual bleeding, decrea...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of adolescent health 2013-04, Vol.52 (4), p.S54-S58
Hauptverfasser:	Bayer, Lisa L., M.D, Hillard, Paula J. Adams, M.D
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adolescent Adolescents Cancer Contraception Contraceptives, Oral, Synthetic - administration & dosage Female Genital Diseases, Female - drug therapy Health Humans Intrauterine device Intrauterine Devices, Medicated Levonorgestrel - administration & dosage Levonorgestrel intrauterine system Menstruation Menstruation Disturbances - drug therapy Noncontraceptive benefit Pediatrics Pelvic pain
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