The combined use of endometrial ablation or resection and levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system in women with heavy menstrual bleeding: A systematic review.

TJ, Oderkerk; de Kar MMA, van; der Zanden CHM, van; PMAJ, Geomini; MC, Herman; MY, Bongers

doi:10.1111/aogs.14219

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The combined use of endometrial ablation or resection and levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system in women with heavy menstrual bleeding: A systematic review.

Published in Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica • Jul 12, 2021

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Oderkerk TJ

van de Kar MMA

van der Zanden CHM

Abstract

<h4>Introduction</h4>Despite endometrial ablation/resection being a very successful treatment for women with heavy menstrual bleeding, re-intervention with additional surgery is needed in 12%-25% of cases. Introducing a levonorgestrel-intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) immediately after ablation could pr...

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Menorrhagia

Endometrial Ablation

Levonorgestrel-releasing Intrauterine System

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