Expulsion and continuation rates of the 52 mg levonorgestrel intrauterine system in adolescents and adult women.

Eliza BrullHelymar C MachadoLuis Bahamondes Cassia Raquel Teatin Juliato

Published in: The European journal of contraception & reproductive health care : the official journal of the European Society of Contraception (2023)

Adolescents who used the 52 mg LNG-IUD showed a lower continuation rate 3-5 years after device placement than adult women. The expulsion rates were similar in both groups.

Keyphrases

young adults
polycystic ovary syndrome
physical activity
childhood cancer
pregnancy outcomes
cervical cancer screening
breast cancer risk
insulin resistance
type diabetes
adipose tissue