Levonorgestrel intrauterine system (IUS) in a patient with uterine didelphys: A case report

Ariella R. Goldman; Sharon R. Gerber

doi:10.1016/j.contraception.2020.10.001

Levonorgestrel intrauterine system (IUS) in a patient with uterine didelphys: A case report

Ariella R. Goldman
, Sharon R. Gerber

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Abstract

This case demonstrates the use of a single levonorgestrel 13.5 mg intrauterine system (IUS) for contraception in a patient with uterine didelphys. IUS are contraindicated for use with Congenital Müllerian uterine anomalies, but there is very limited evidence to support this restriction.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	134-135
Number of pages	2
Journal	Contraception
Volume	103
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.contraception.2020.10.001
State	Published - Feb 2021

Keywords

Congenital Mullerian uterine anomaly
Intrauterine device
Intrauterine system
Uterine didelphys

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