J Obstet Gynaecol. 2008 Oct;28(7):728-31.
Mirena(R) intrauterine system in the treatment of menstrual disorders: A survey of UK patients' experience, acceptability and satisfaction.
Robinson R, China S, Bunkheila A, Powell M.
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, UK.
Our study investigated the personal experience and satisfaction of patients with menstrual disorders treated with the Mirena(R) intrauterine system in secondary care. A retrospective questionnaire was sent to all 1,100 women treated with a Mirena(R) intrauterine system in the Menstrual Disorders Clinic between 1995-2003 at the Queens' Medical Centre, Nottingham, England. A total of 1,056 (96%) women responded and were included in the study. The majority (73%) of women continued to use the Mirena(R). The women reported a decrease in the heaviness, frequency and pain associated with their period. The commonest side-effect experienced was spotting (19%). Women ranked their satisfaction on a scale of 1-10, with a mean score of 7.07/10. The majority of women are satisfied with the Mirena(R) as a treatment for menstrual disorders. Less than 5% of the women required subsequent operative treatment for menstrual disorders following treatment with the Mirena(R).
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