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Levonorgestrel Intrauterine System Insertion

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The levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNGIUS) is one of the most effective, safe, and convenient reversible contraceptive methods. The number of women choosing an intrauterine device (IUD) for contraception is increasing in the United States due to the fact that the LNG IUS can be used in women irrespective of age or parity and is one of the least expensive and most effective methods of long-acting, reversible contraception (LARC). LNG IUS insertion is a relatively simple procedure that can be performed in the office setting by trained providers.

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  1. Department of Family Medicine and Community Health of Rutgers-RWJ Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ, USA

    Komal G. Bhatt

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  1. Clinical Associate Professor of Family Medicine and Community Health, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Medical Director, Rutgers University Student Health, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, USA

    Cathryn B. Heath

  2. Medical Director of Primary Care, St. Joseph’s Health, Professor of Family Medicine, Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse, NY, USA

    Sandra M. Sulik

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Bhatt, K.G. (2020). Levonorgestrel Intrauterine System Insertion. In: Heath, C., Sulik, S. (eds) Primary Care Procedures in Women's Health. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-28884-6_13

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