The levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system: Safety, efficacy, and patient acceptability

Megan N Beatty, Paul D BlumenthalDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USAAbstract: The levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) is a safe, effective and acceptable form of contraception used by over 150 million women worldwide. It also has a varie...

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Main Authors: Megan N Beatty, Paul D Blumenthal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2009-07-01
Series:Therapeutics and Clinical Risk Management
Online Access:http://www.dovepress.com/the-levonorgestrel-releasing-intrauterine-system-safety-efficacy-and-p-a3370