Differences in continuation rates and early removal between contraceptive and therapeutic use of the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system 52  mg.

Conclusion: Therapeutic use, having one child and a younger age are independent risk factors of early removal of the LNG-IUS, in contrast with previous LNG-IUS use which is associated with a lower risk. In both the contraception group and the therapy group, the main reasons for LNG-IUS discontinuation are continuation with a new LNG-IUS, and no more need for an LNG-IUS (for contraception or therapy). An unacceptable bleeding pattern or adverse events are associated with the lowest continuation rates in both groups. PMID: 31696740 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The European Journal of Contraception and Reproductive Health Care - Category: Reproduction Medicine Authors: Tags: Eur J Contracept Reprod Health Care Source Type: research