Levonorgestrel‐Releasing Intrauterine Device: An Effective Treatment for Symptoms of Persistent Pelvic Pain
This study demonstrates that menstrual suppression with the LNG-IUD, regardless of a diagnosis of endometriosis, significantly improves a woman's overall satisfaction with PPP management. The LNG-IUD is an effective first-line medical management option for patients presenting with PPP.
Authors
- Sonia Grover (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5183-2892)
- Samantha Mooney (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5742-9148)
- R. Cocks (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-4426-8633)
Institutions
- Royal Children's Hospital (AU)
- The University of Melbourne (AU)
- Mercy Hospital for Women (AU)
- Murdoch Children's Research Institute (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Published
- 2025-05-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/ajo.70042
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Endometriosis Research and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.70