Patient satisfaction, sexual function and decision regret in use of levonorgestrel intrauterine device

Abstract

Aim: Abnormal uterine bleeding is a common condition. The etiological cause and treatments are diverse. LNG-IUD can be used to treat abnormal uterine bleeding.It has been shown to reduce the amount of bleeding in patients with menorrhagia and increase hemoglobin and hematocrit (Hct) values. The aim is to investigate the effects of LNG-IUD on hemoglobin, Hct, bleeding pattern, and its effect on sexual function, decision regret, and menorrhagia effects according to the etiologic cause. Material and Method: Our study included patients who underwent LNG-IUD implantation and had been using it for over six months. Patients with a history of postmenopausal or adolescent bleeding, hematologic or oncologic diseases, and a history of drug use that may cause coagulation disorders were excluded. Patients were grouped according to their indications as polyp (n=26), adenomyosis (n=16), leiomyoma (n=27), hyperplasia (n=18), and non-structural causes (n=81). Hemoglobin (Hb) and Hct values were examined before and after the application, and bleeding patterns were questioned. Participants were administered Menorrhagia Impact Questionnaire (MIQ), Arizona Sexual Experience Scale and Decision Regret Scale. Results: 168 patients were included in our study. The average duration of LNG-IUD use was 627.0±319 days and the average age was 43.4±6.1 years. The frequency of bleeding (number of bleedings per year) was 18.0±8.0 before LNG-IUD application and 7.8±8.0 after treatment (p