Bleeding pattern and user satisfaction in second consecutive levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system users: results of a prospective 5-year study.

ABSTRACT:

Study question

What is the bleeding pattern during second consecutive levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) use?

Summary answer

Consecutive use of LNG-IUS is associated with a predictable bleeding pattern, characterized by the absence of the initial period of irregular bleeding seen after interval insertion of an LNG-IUS and a non-bleeding pattern in the vast majority of women.

What is known already

With increased popularity of the LNG-IUS for long-term birth control and treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB), consecutive use of the system is becoming more frequent. One previous study showed 60% amenorrhea rate in consecutive IUS users; however, the sample size was small.

Study design, size, duration

A prospective multicenter study in four

SUBMITTER: Heikinheimo O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4017944 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature