Changes in hair cortisol concentration in intrauterine device initiators: a prospective cohort study

Prior studies found increased hair cortisol concentration (a surrogate marker for hypothalamic pituitary adrenal axis activation) in users of the levonorgestrel intrauterine device (LNG 52mg IUD). We evaluated change in hair cortisol and psychometric tests in women initiating a copper (CuT380 IUD) or LNG 52mg IUD.

Source: Contraception - August 24, 2023 Category: OBGYN Authors: Nora Doty, Ethan Beckley, Bharti Garg, Sumiko Maristany, David W. Erikson, Jeffrey T. Jensen Tags: Original Research Article Source Type: research