The levonorgestrel intrauterine system: Long-term contraception and therapeutic effects

Authors

Régine Sitruk-Ware, Population Council
Pirjo Inki

Document Type

Article (peer-reviewed)

Publication Date

2005

Abstract

The levonorgestrel intrauterine system (Mirena®) has been developed as a long-acting method of contraception. This medicated device, inserted into the uterus, delivers a small daily dose of a progestin, levonorgestrel, into the uterine cavity. It is one of the most effective methods of contraception and is approved in more than 100 countries for 5 years of use.

Recommended Citation

Sitruk-Ware, Régine and Pirjo Inki. 2005. "The levonorgestrel intrauterine system: Long-term contraception and therapeutic effects," Women's Health 1(2): 171–182.

DOI

10.2217%2F17455057.1.2.171

Language

English

https://doi.org/10.2217/17455057.1.2.171