The slow levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) 20 mcg/day: a literature review

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.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Clinical and experimental obstetrics & gynecology 2010, Vol.37 (2), p.89-96
Hauptverfasser:	Salakos, N, Koumousidis, A, Iavazzo, C, Paltoglou, G, Bakalianou, K, Gregoriou, O
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Contraception - instrumentation Contraceptive Agents, Female - administration & dosage Female Humans Intrauterine Devices - adverse effects Levonorgestrel - administration & dosage Polyethylene Uterine Diseases - drug therapy
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Zusammenfassung:	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.
ISSN:	0390-6663