Sexual function and quality of life of women adopting the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS 13.5 mg) after abortion for unintended pregnancy.

Salvatore Caruso Stefano Cianci Salvatore Giovanni VitaleValentina FavaSilvia CutelloAntonio Cianci

Published in: The European journal of contraception & reproductive health care : the official journal of the European Society of Contraception (2018)

Women who underwent termination of pregnancy experienced positive changes in QoL and sexual function during LNG-IUS use. These results have to be confirmed in larger studies. However, not all women could adopt the LNG-IUS because of the cost of the contraceptive.

Keyphrases

pregnancy outcomes
polycystic ovary syndrome
pregnant women
preterm birth
cervical cancer screening
insulin resistance
metabolic syndrome
adipose tissue
case control