Korean Journal of Gynecologic Endoscopy and Minimally Invasive Surgery  2011;23(1):1-6

Clinical applications of levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS: Mirena(R)) in gynecologic diseases.

Mi La KIM 1 ; Seok Ju SEONG

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Keywords

Levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system; Menorrhagia; Endometriosis; Leiomyoma; Adenomyosis; Endometrial hyperplasia

Country

Republic 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.