Clinical applications of levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS: Mirena(R)) in gynecologic diseases.
- Author:
Mi La KIM
1
;
Seok Ju SEONG
Author Information
1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gangnam CHA Medical Center, College of Medicine, CHA University, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system;
Menorrhagia;
Endometriosis;
Leiomyoma;
Adenomyosis;
Endometrial hyperplasia
- MeSH:
Adenomyosis;
Contraception;
Endometrial Hyperplasia;
Endometrial Neoplasms;
Endometriosis;
Female;
Genital Diseases, Female;
Leiomyoma;
Menorrhagia
- From:Korean Journal of Gynecologic Endoscopy and Minimally Invasive Surgery
2011;23(1):1-6
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS: Mirena(R)) have many important and potential gynecologic applications beyond its role in contraception. This article describes the evidence and results of clinical applications of use of Mirena(R) for gynecologic diseases such as idiopathic menorrhagia, endometriosis, leiomyoma, adenomyosis, endometrial hyperplasia and early endometrial cancer is reviewed.
