Abstract | OBJECTIVE: METHODS: Forty-two patients with adenomyosis diagnosed by clinical symptoms, MRI, laparoscopy and/or chromatic colour type-B ultrasound were treated with LNG-IUS, and the menstrual blood volume, severity of dysmenorrhea and uterine volume were observed three months later. RESULTS: After 3 month treatment of LNG-IUS, the menstrual blood volume reduced significantly to (27 +/- 11)% of that before treatment. The uterine volume was decreased from (143 +/- 33) cm(3) to (115 +/- 22) cm(3) (P < 0.05). Dysmenorrhea was completely relieved or significantly alleviated. Hemoglobin recovered to (124 +/- 8) g/L (P < 0.05) in 20 patients with anemia. CONCLUSION: LNG-IUS is an effective and safe method in the short-term treatment of adenomyosis.
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Authors | Shu-ming He, Ming-xiu Wei, Yan-hua Han, Li-hong He |
Journal | Zhonghua fu chan ke za zhi
(Zhonghua Fu Chan Ke Za Zhi)
Vol. 40
Issue 8
Pg. 536-8
(Aug 2005)
ISSN: 0529-567X [Print] China |
PMID | 16202292
(Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Adult
- Endometriosis
(therapy)
- Female
- Humans
- Intrauterine Devices
- Intrauterine Devices, Medicated
- Levonorgestrel
(pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, therapeutic use)
- Treatment Outcome
- Uterus
(drug effects, metabolism)
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