Efficacy of the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device in the treatment of recurrent pelvic pain in multitreated endometriosis.

Abstract

In endometriosis patients with recurrent pelvic pain in whom previous medical and surgical treatments have failed, LNG-IUD insertion should be considered before radical surgery is performed.

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Publication date

2011-12-26

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The Journal of reproductive medicine
J Reprod Med (0024-7758)

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Eng.

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The Journal of reproductive medicine

Human Reproduction Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cruces Hospital, País Vasco University, Baracaldo, Vizcaya, Spain. roberto.matorras [at] osakidetza.net

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J Reprod Med. ;56(11-12):497-503

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