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

N Salakos; A Koumousidis; C Iavazzo; G Paltoglou; K Bakalianou; O Gregoriou

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

Clin Exp Obstet Gynecol. 2010;37(2):89-96.

Authors

N Salakos¹, A Koumousidis, C Iavazzo, G Paltoglou, K Bakalianou, O Gregoriou

Affiliation

¹ 2nd Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Athens, Aretaieion Hospital, Athens, Greece.

PMID: 21077492

Abstract

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.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Contraception / instrumentation
Contraceptive Agents, Female / administration & dosage*
Female
Humans
Intrauterine Devices* / adverse effects
Levonorgestrel / administration & dosage*
Polyethylene
Uterine Diseases / drug therapy

Substances

Contraceptive Agents, Female
Levonorgestrel
Polyethylene