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Abstract
The levonorgestrel-releasing IUD (LNG-IUD-20), providing a daily dose of 20 ug, has recently been approved for marketing in Finland. The IUD's high efficacy in preventing accidental pregnancy and other numerous positive features make it a promising contraceptive device for worldwide use, just like the currently available T-shaped copper-releasing (TCu) IUDs. This paper reviews published reports comparing the LNG-IUD-20 and the currently used TCu IUDs. The merits and disadvantages of the steroid-releasing IUD are evaluated in terms of its performance and other special features relative to the TCu IUDs. Also, a number of future studies with medical and programmatic importance are proposed. A broader understanding about these two IUD families will facilitate their use in a complementary way for family planning programs.Entities:
Keywords: Acceptance Process; Acne; Amenorrhea; Behavior; Biology; Clinic Activities; Contraception; Contraception Continuation; Contraception Failure; Contraceptive Agents; Contraceptive Agents, Female; Contraceptive Agents, Progestin; Contraceptive Methods; Contraceptive Usage; Counseling; Decision Making; Dermatitis; Diseases; Dysmenorrhea; Family Planning; Headache; Hemic System; Hemoglobin Level; Insertion; Iud; Iud, Copper Releasing; Iud, Hormone Releasing; Iud, Unmedicated; Levonorgestrel; Literature Review; Menorrhagia; Menstruation Disorders; Method Acceptability; Organization And Administration; Ovarian Cysts; Physiology; Pregnancy Complications; Pregnancy, Ectopic; Program Activities; Programs; Signs And Symptoms; Treatment
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Year: 1991 PMID： 1773615 DOI： 10.1016/0010-7824(91)90078-t
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Contraception ISSN： 0010-7824 Impact factor: 3.375