Journal article
Discontinuation rates of intrauterine contraception due to unfavourable bleeding: a systematic review
Abstract
ObjectiveLevonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine devices (LNG-IUDs) and copper intrauterine devices (Cu-IUDs) offer long-acting contraception; however, some women may discontinue use within the first year due to bleeding pattern changes, limiting their potential. This systematic literature review investigated whether differences in bleeding profiles influence continuation rates in women in America, Europe and Australia.MethodsSearches performed …
Authors
Costescu D; Chawla R; Hughes R; Teal S; Merz M
Journal
BMC Women's Health, Vol. 22, No. 1,
Publisher
Springer Nature
DOI
10.1186/s12905-022-01657-6
ISSN
1472-6874