Hysteroscopic management of endometrial polyps and submucous leiomyomas in women using a levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system.
Minim Invasive Ther Allied Technol
; 31(4): 615-619, 2022 Apr.
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ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
This study was designed to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of hysteroscopy in the management of symptoms related to endometrial polyps and submucous leiomyomas in women using a levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS). MATERIAL ANDMETHODS:
Twenty-three LNG-IUS users presenting with endometrial polyps and/or submucous leiomyomas and irregular uterine bleeding were recruited for hysteroscopic examination and surgery. Intrauterine pathology was investigated and treated by hysteroscopic resection with the LNG-IUS in situ, and the effect of the procedure on symptoms was evaluated after three to six months.RESULTS:
Intrauterine pathology was successfully resected by hysteroscopy in 23 (100.0%) out of 23 cases. Following hysteroscopy, 18 (78.3%) women reported amenorrhea, one (4.3%) regular spotting, three (13.0%) irregular spotting and one (4.3%) patient resumed normal menstrual cycle. We conclude that 19 (82.6%) patients were postoperatively asymptomatic. All procedures were uncomplicated and 4 (17.4%) were carried out without general anesthesia as office procedures.CONCLUSION:
Endometrial polyps and submucous leiomyomas can develop in LNG-IUS users, and this can cause irregular uterine bleeding. Hysteroscopic resection of these pathologies is a feasible method in the clinical management of symptoms.Palabras clave
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Pólipos
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Neoplasias Uterinas
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Dispositivos Intrauterinos Medicados
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Leiomioma
Límite:
Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Minim Invasive Ther Allied Technol
Asunto de la revista:
TERAPEUTICA
Año:
2022
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
República Checa