Levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine systems for long-acting contraception: current perspectives, safety, and patient counseling

Dustin J Costescu Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada Abstract: Unintended pregnancy is a significant global problem. In 2008, there were over 100 million unplanned pregnancies worldwide, representing approximately 41% of global conceptions. Family p...

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Main Author: Costescu DJ
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2016-10-01
Series:International Journal of Women's Health
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Online Access:https://www.dovepress.com/levonorgestrel-releasing-intrauterine-systems-for-long-acting-contrace-peer-reviewed-article-IJWH