Effects of levonorgestrel releasing intrauterine system on sexual life quality in women of reproductive age
10.3760/cma.j.cn101441-20200302-00101
- VernacularTitle:左炔诺孕酮宫内缓释系统对育龄妇女性生活质量的影响
- Author:
Xiaoyan BAO
1
;
Chenlei LU
;
Lin MA
;
Ru YANG
;
Jian HUANG
Author Information
1. 浙江中医药大学，杭州 310000
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Levonorgestrel releasing intrauterine system;
Sexuality;
Quality of life
- From:
Chinese Journal of Reproduction and Contraception
2021;41(3):282-285
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Levonorgestrel releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS), an intrauterine device (IUD) containing slowly released progestogen, is the common IUD in China. LNG-IUS is not only a long-term, reversible and safe contraceptive method, but also used in the adjuvant treatment of some gynecological diseases. Nowadays, women are more concerned about the quality of sex life and reproductive health when choosing their contraceptive methods. This review will focus on the present researches and summarize the effects of LNG-IUS on users' sexual life quality, to provide references for the choice of contraceptive methods.
