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Medicated Intrauterine Devices to Improve Bleeding Events
Author(s) -
Hefnawi F.,
Yacout M. M.,
Hosni M.,
ElSheika Z.,
Hassanein M.
Publication year - 1977
Publication title -
international journal of gynecology and obstetrics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.895
H-Index - 97
eISSN - 1879-3479
pISSN - 0020-7292
DOI - 10.1002/j.1879-3479.1977.tb00650.x
Subject(s) - medicine , tranexamic acid , blood loss , menstrual bleeding , family planning , inert , electromagnetic coil , research methodology , copper , surgery , population , obstetrics , metallurgy , materials science , environmental health , electrical engineering , engineering , physics , quantum mechanics
In an attempt to find an IUD that will cause a minimum amount of blood loss, while continuing to be effective and easily retained, we are studying 4 medicated IUDs: a copper‐bearing Lippes Loop, a Copper‐T‐200, a progesterone‐releasing U‐coil, and a tranexamic‐acid‐releasing Lippes Loop. Inert devices of the same shape and size are used as controls. This is a comparison of the findings on menstrual blood loss and changes in bleeding patterns for patients using the plain and copper‐bearing Lippes Loops. Preliminary results for the progesterone‐releasing U‐coil and the tranexamic‐acid‐releasing Lippes Loop are also given, but studies of these devices are not yet complete.