Clinical applications of levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system to gynecologic diseases
Obstetrics & Gynecology Science
;
: 67-75, 2013.
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in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-22220
ABSTRACT
The levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS), originally designed for contraception, has since been applied to various gynecologic diseases. This article summarizes the current status of clinical applications of LNG-IUS to the treatment of gynecologic diseases such as heavy menstrual bleeding, endometriosis, leiomyoma, adenomyosis, endometrial hyperplasia, and early-stage endometrial cancer.
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Main subject:
Endometrial Neoplasms
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Contraception
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Endometrial Hyperplasia
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Endometriosis
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Adenomyosis
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Genital Diseases, Female
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Hemorrhage
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Leiomyoma
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Menorrhagia
Language:
English
Journal:
Obstetrics & Gynecology Science
Year:
2013
Type:
Article
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