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title: Can a levonorgestrel IUD help with gynecological problems? | Niyora
description: A levonorgestrel IUD is used for various gynecological conditions. Some women stop using it due to breakthrough bleeding, but counseling can help them continu
url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/the-levonorgestrel-releasing-intrauterine-system-in-modern-gynaecology-2005/
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- Can a levonorgestrel IUD help with gynecological problems?

Review, 2005

# Can a levonorgestrel IUD help with gynecological problems?

A levonorgestrel IUD is used for various gynecological conditions. Some women stop using it due to breakthrough bleeding, but counseling can help them continue.

 Early or limited evidence

Women using the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system

## What they did

A review of the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system and its uses for gynecological conditions beyond contraception.

## What they found

The IUD is widely used for various gynecological conditions. Breakthrough bleeding is a principal side effect that causes some women to discontinue use. Appropriate counseling can reduce unnecessary discontinuation.

## What it means for you

The levonorgestrel IUD may help with some gynecological conditions, but the abstract doesn't specify which ones or how effective it is. Breakthrough bleeding is a notable concern. The limitation is that this is a brief review with limited detail.

## About the study

Original title The levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system in modern gynaecology Authors McGavigan CJ, Owen P Journal British journal of hospital medicine (London, England : 2005) Year 2005 Study design Review What was tested Levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system Read the paper [doi.org/10.12968/hmed.2005.66.10.19896](https://doi.org/10.12968/hmed.2005.66.10.19896)

## Topics

[Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Oral contraceptives and drospirenone](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-hormonal-contraceptives/)[Estradiol, progesterone and hormone therapy](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-hormone-therapy/)[Psychotherapy, counselling and education](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-psychotherapy/)[Endometriosis](https://niyora.com/research/topics/comorbidity-endometriosis/)

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