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Levonorgestrel Intrauterine Device Effectiveness in Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Treatment in Obese Women
| dc.contributor.author | Oliveira, N | |
| dc.contributor.author | Rosado, V | |
| dc.contributor.author | Correia, L | |
| dc.contributor.author | Machado, AI | |
| dc.contributor.author | Marques, C | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2015-05-21T14:18:09Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2015-05-21T14:18:09Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2014 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Objective:We aimed to identify if there was any difference in Levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) efficacy or weight gain when used in heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) treatment, between obese and non-obese women. Population and methods: This was a case-controlled retrospective study undertaken between 2002-2007. 194 women with HMB were treated with LNG-IUS and stratified into two groups accordingly with body mass index (BMI): Obese Group – BMI ≥ 30 (n=53) and Non-obese Group – BMI < 30 (n=141). Age, weight, days of spotting and days of menses were analyzed at 1, 3 and 6 months after insertion and then annually until 2 years. Analytic parameters of anemia (hemoglobin, serum ferritin, mean corpuscular volume) were reviewed at pre-insertion, at 6 months and then annually until 2 years. Results: During the 2-year follow-up there was a similar improvement in two groups regarding duration of menses, spotting and in analytic parameters of anemia. A statistically significant improvement was observed in obese group after 2 years of treatment regarding analytic parameters of anemia and menstrual characteristics, without weight gain. Conclusion: In obese women, the LNG-IUS is an effective treatment for heavy menstrual bleeding, without being associated to weight gain. | por |
| dc.identifier.citation | Acta Obstet Ginecol Port 2014; 8 (4): 347-353 | por |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10400.17/2171 | |
| dc.language.iso | eng | por |
| dc.peerreviewed | yes | por |
| dc.publisher | Federação das Sociedades Portuguesas de Obstetrícia e Ginecologia | por |
| dc.subject | MAC GIN | por |
| dc.subject | Levonorgestrel | por |
| dc.subject | Obesity | por |
| dc.subject | Body Mass Index | por |
| dc.subject | Bleeding | por |
| dc.subject | Menstruation | por |
| dc.title | Levonorgestrel Intrauterine Device Effectiveness in Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Treatment in Obese Women | por |
| dc.title.alternative | Efetividade do Dispositivo Intra-Uterino de Levonorgestrel no Tratamento de Hemorragia Uterina Anómala em Mulheres Obesas | por |
| dc.type | journal article | |
| dspace.entity.type | Publication | |
| oaire.citation.endPage | 353 | por |
| oaire.citation.startPage | 347 | por |
| oaire.citation.title | Acta Obstétrica e Ginecológica Portuguesa | por |
| rcaap.rights | openAccess | por |
| rcaap.type | article | por |