Which women with menorrhagia is the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system suitable for?
• The levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system is regarded as the first-choice treatment for menorrhagia by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence [National Collaborating Centre for Women’s and Children’s Health, 2007]: • It is a long-acting treatment, and the woman should be advised that it is intended for use for a minimum of 12 months.