Abstract
Intrauterine progestins, progesterone receptor modulators, and antagonists have many important current and potential gynecologic applications. This article will describe the evidence for use of intrauterine progestin for common gynecologic conditions beyond its important role in contraception. We will review the evidence for use of intrauterine progestin delivery for menorrhagia, endometriosis management, adenomyosis treatment, uterine fibroids, endometrial hyperplasia, and its concurrent use in women on hormone replacement therapy or tamoxifen.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 420-428 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | American journal of obstetrics and gynecology |
Volume | 202 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 2010 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- intrauterine progestin
- leiomyomas
- levonorgestrel intrauterine device
- menorrhagia
- progesterone receptor modulators
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Obstetrics and Gynecology