LNG-IUS: The best tool for non-surgical treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding and endometriosis

Authors : Keshav Ram Benipal, Anita Pal, Manish Thakur, Anoop Sharma, Atul Sharma

DOI : 10.18231/2394-2754.2018.0014

Volume : 5

Issue : 1

Year : 0

Page No : 64-67

Introduction: The levonorgestrel- releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) is the best tool for the non-surgical treatment for uterine bleeding and endometriosis.
Materials and methods: Fifty-two women between the age 32 – 55 years were studied over a period of three years.
Results: LNG-IUS caused 85% decrease in the amount of menstrual blood loss at 6 month and complete amenorrhea at two years.
Conclusion: LNG-IUS was the best and effective to surgical management and other modes of medical treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding. The patient showed better compliance and satisfaction to the LNG-IUS.

Keywords: Levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS), Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (AUB).


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