Treatment of 92 Cases of Adenomyosis in Perimenopausal Period with Levonorgestrel-releasing Intrauterine Device / 实用妇产科杂志
Journal of Practical Obstetrics and Gynecology
;
(12): 746-747, 2009.
Article
in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-405003
ABSTRACT
Objective:
To investigate the clinical effects of levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device(LNG-IUD) in the treatment of adenomyosis in perimenopausal period.Methods:
A total of 92 patients with adenomyosis in perim enopausal period were treated with LNG-IUD and followed up at the 3rd,6th, 12th,24th month. Change of menses, uterine volume,visual analogue scale (VAS) of dysmenorrhea,the serum CA_(125) level and degree of satisfaction with the treatment were observed.Results:
The dysmenorrhea was alleviated along with the follow-up time in all of the pa tients after insertion of the LNG-IUD ( P<0.05). The menstrual volume, uterine volume and serum CA_(125) level were decreased significantly(P<0.05) .Conclusions:
LNG-IUD is a safe, effective and simple treatment of adenomyosis in perimenopausal period.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
Journal of Practical Obstetrics and Gynecology
Year:
2009
Type:
Article
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