Gynecology & Obstetrics
Open Access
ISSN: 2161-0932
ISSN: 2161-0932
Chun-feng Guo
China
Research Article
Clinical Efficacy of Levonorgestrel Releasing Intrauterine System for the Treatment of Adenomyosis in Perimenopausal Women
Author(s): Jun-qi Ma, Chun-feng Guo and Ayshamgul HasimJun-qi Ma, Chun-feng Guo and Ayshamgul Hasim
Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS, Mirena) in the treatment of menorrhagia, dysmenorrhea and poor quality of life caused by adenomyosis in perimenopausal women.
Patients and methods: Ninety-six women with menorrhagia, dysmenorrhea and poor quality of life with adenomyosis in perimenopausal women were included and were invited to complete a SF-36 Health Survey. Exclude cervical and endometrial lesions through underwent a Pap smear, transvaginal sonography and endometrial biopsy. LNG-IUS was inserted in the postmenstrual phase. Blood loss was assessed by pictorial blood loss assessment chart (PBAC), and dysmenorrhea intensity was assessed by a visual analogue scale (VAS). They were followed up after 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months, and after 18 months. T.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2161-0932.1000309