Amenorrhea, the absence of menstruation, is a potential effect of the levonorgestrel intrauterine system (LNG-IUS). This systematic review and meta-analysis provided point estimates of amenorrhea in women using LNG-IUS during the first year of use. The authors provide additional measures to guide accurate contraceptive counseling and method selection.
Levonorgestrel Intrauterine System associated amenorrhea: A systematic review and meta-analysis
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Sergison JE, Maldonado LY, Gao X, Hubacher D