Treatment of 92 Cases of Adenomyosis in Perimenopausal Period with Levonorgestrel-releasing Intrauterine Device
- VernacularTitle:LNG-IUD治疗围绝经后期子宫腺肌病92例临床分析
- Author:
Chunrong LEI
;
Fengqin GUO
;
Liqiong HUANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device;
Adenomyosis;
Perimenopausal period
- From:
Journal of Practical Obstetrics and Gynecology
2009;25(12):746-747
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To investigate the clinical effects of levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device(LNG-IUD) in the treatment of adenomyosis in perimenopausal period. Methods: A total of 92 patients with adenomyosis in perim enopausal period were treated with LNG-IUD and followed up at the 3rd,6th, 12th,24th month. Change of menses, uterine volume,visual analogue scale (VAS) of dysmenorrhea,the serum CA_(125) level and degree of satisfaction with the treatment were observed. Results:The dysmenorrhea was alleviated along with the follow-up time in all of the pa tients after insertion of the LNG-IUD ( P<0.05). The menstrual volume, uterine volume and serum CA_(125) level were decreased significantly(P<0.05) .Conclusions:LNG-IUD is a safe, effective and simple treatment of adenomyosis in perimenopausal period.
