intrauterine contraceptive LNG-IUS
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Women who menstruate with a wish for LNG-IUS
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: * Women with an abnormal uterine cavity (myomas, polyps) determined by a TransVaginalUltrasound (TVU) * Women with a failed insertion in a previous attempt, or with a LNG-IUS in situ and wish for change * Women younger than 18 years * Peri- or postmenopausal women * Women with a positive pregnancy test or who had unprotected intercourse since their menses * Amenorrhea after pregnancy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Primary outcome is the patient-perceived pain during insertion of LNG-IUS using the VAS scale. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary outcomes are ease of insertion and short-term outcomes, i.e. satisfaction, removal, expulsion, pregnancy rates, and bleeding pattern during a follow-up of three months. | — |
Countries
Netherlands