Use of the levonorgestrel 52-mg intrauterine system in adolescent and young adult solid organ transplant recipients: a case series

Abstract This case series reports on the safety and efficacy of the levonorgestrel 52-mg intrauterine system in adolescent and young adult solid organ transplant recipients. All patients used the device for contraception, with no documented cases of disseminated pelvic infection or unplanned pregnan...

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Published in:Contraception (Stoneham) 2017-04, Vol.95 (4), p.378-381
Main Authors: Huguelet, PS, Sheehan, C, Spitzer, RF, Scott, S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Contraceptive Agents, Female - administration & dosage
Female
Heart Transplantation
Humans
Intestine, Small - transplantation
Intrauterine device
Intrauterine Devices, Medicated
Kidney Transplantation
Levonorgestrel - administration & dosage
Levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system
Liver Transplantation
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Practice Guidelines as Topic
Pregnancy
Solid organ transplant
Transplant Recipients
Young Adult
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Summary:Abstract This case series reports on the safety and efficacy of the levonorgestrel 52-mg intrauterine system in adolescent and young adult solid organ transplant recipients. All patients used the device for contraception, with no documented cases of disseminated pelvic infection or unplanned pregnancy.
ISSN:0010-7824
1879-0518
DOI:10.1016/j.contraception.2016.11.008