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Is LNG-IUS the One-Stop Answer to AUB?
Jayashree Nayar1, Sobha S Nair2, Nisha Annie George1
11Department of Reproductive Medicine, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi, Kerala India.
Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of India
|August 2, 2018
Summary
The Levonorgestrel intra-uterine system (LNG-IUS) offers a safe, cost-effective treatment for abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB). It serves as a viable alternative to hysterectomy for many women experiencing AUB.
Area of Science:
- Gynecology
- Reproductive Medicine
Background:
- Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is a common gynecological condition affecting women's quality of life.
- Hysterectomy is a definitive treatment but involves significant surgical risks and costs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the literature on the efficacy and safety of Levonorgestrel intra-uterine system (LNG-IUS) for treating abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB).
Main Methods:
- A systematic literature search was conducted using PubMed and author references up to February 2017.
- Only studies focusing on LNG-IUS for AUB were included; other applications were excluded.
- Relevant published articles were evaluated for their suitability for the review.
Main Results:
- Available data indicate that LNG-IUS is a comprehensive solution for AUB.
- It provides a safe and cost-effective treatment option.
- LNG-IUS can substitute for hysterectomy in the majority of women with AUB.
Conclusions:
- Levonorgestrel intra-uterine system (LNG-IUS) is a highly effective treatment for abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB).
- It presents a safe, cost-effective, and less invasive alternative to hysterectomy for managing AUB.
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