Open AccessLevonorgestrel‐releasing intrauterine system or hysterectomy in the treatment of essential menorrhagia: predictors of outcome
Author(s) -
Hurskainen Ritva,
Teperi Juha,
Aalto AnnaMari,
Grenman Seija,
Kivelä Aarre,
Kujansuu Erkki,
Vuorma Sirkku,
Yliskoski Merja,
Rissanen Pekka,
Paavonen Jorma
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
acta obstetricia et gynecologica scandinavica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.401
H-Index - 102
eISSN - 1600-0412
pISSN - 0001-6349
DOI - 10.1111/j.0001-6349.2004.00440.x
Subject(s) - medicine , levonorgestrel , hysterectomy , blood loss , intrauterine device , obstetrics , gynecology , outcome (game theory) , family planning , population , surgery , research methodology , environmental health , mathematical economics , mathematics
Levonorgestrel‐releasing intrauterine system (LNG‐IUS) has been advocated as an effective alternative to hysterectomy in the treatment of menorrhagia. The outcome predictors have been poorly known. In this study the amount of menstrual blood loss (MBL) turned out to be the single most important outcome predictor of these treatments. However, the treatment with LNG‐IUS seemed to be an appropriate alternative to hysterectomy for all women who perceived their MBL heavy.