The Hormonal IUD (LNG-IUS, or Mirena®)
The LNG-IUS, the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (commercially marketed as Mirena®), is a highly effective form of long-acting, reversible contraception. It is growing in popularity in Europe and North America, and has the potential to contribute to IUD programs worldwide.
Essential Knowledge about the LNG-IUS
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Maximizing Access and Quality (MAQ) Initiative
2009 | 13 p
This document presents an overview of key biomedical, social science, and programmatic knowledge about the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) as of January 2009.
Similarities and differences: LNG-IUS and TCu-380A
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Maximizing Access and Quality (MAQ) Initiative
2009 | 3 p
This document provides a brief overview of key similarities and differences between the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) and the copper-bearing Copper-T 380 IUD (TCu-380A).