The Levonorgestrel-releasing Intrauterine System: An Updated Review of the Noncontraceptive Uses

Journal of International Reproductive Health/Family Planning ›› 2009, Vol. 28 ›› Issue (6): 365-367.

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The Levonorgestrel-releasing Intrauterine System: An Updated Review of the Noncontraceptive Uses

SONG Nan;LENG Jin-hua

Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology， Peking Union Medical College Hospital，Peking Union Medical College， Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences， Beijing 100730， China

Received:1900-01-01 Revised:1900-01-01 Published:2009-11-15 Online:2009-11-15

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Abstract: The levonorgestrel releasing intrauterine system is an effective and safe form of long-term yet reversible birth control. Nowadays， it has been used to treat the menorrhagia and release the painful of endometriosis/adenomyosis， and it also shows the effect of anti-endometrial hyperplasia while using the tamoxifen or hormone replacement therapy.

Key words: Levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system, Menorrhagia, Hormone replacement therapy, Dysmenorrhea

SONG Nan;LENG Jin-hua. The Levonorgestrel-releasing Intrauterine System: An Updated Review of the Noncontraceptive Uses[J]. Journal of International Reproductive Health/Family Planning, 2009, 28(6): 365-367.

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