Levonorgestrel-Releasing Intrauterine Device (LNG-IUD) Insertion: A Safe and Effective Contraceptive Method

The levonorgestrel-releasing ‍intrauterine ⁣device (LNG-IUD) insertion procedure, ⁢also known as the Mirena procedure, has been confirmed to be a safe and effective contraceptive method for⁢ women of childbearing age. With a contraceptive ‌failure rate of less than 1%, this⁤ procedure ⁤has ⁤been shown to‍ be as effective as sterilization surgery.

A recent medical technology reevaluation conducted by the National Evidence-based Healthcare Collaborating Agency⁢ (NECA) analyzed 30 studies to assess the safety and efficacy of LNG-IUDs for ‍contraception in women of childbearing⁢ potential.

The review results revealed‌ that the ⁢LNG-IUD⁤ insertion procedure has a number of benefits, including:

• A contraceptive failure rate of less than 1%, similar to sterilization surgery.
• A long-lasting contraceptive effect that can last for 3 to 5 years‍ with a single procedure.
• Minimal adverse reactions, including changes in menstrual ⁤patterns, which gradually decrease over time.
• A low ⁤rate of LNG-IUD expulsion outside the vagina.
• No negative effects on pregnancy, including infertility, after ​the⁢ IUD​ is removed.
• No weight gain due to the procedure.

However, some studies suggested a​ potential⁤ link between the procedure and ⁢an increased risk​ of ‌breast cancer and depression, although further research is ‌needed to confirm these⁣ findings.

According to Kim Min-jeong, head of the Health and Medical Evaluation and ‍Research‍ Center, “We have clearly confirmed the contraceptive effect of the LNG-IUD, and the adverse reactions related ‍to‌ the procedure⁣ can be ⁢considered⁣ acceptable. However, ​additional research is needed‍ to confirm the relationship between the procedure and the occurrence of breast cancer and depressive symptoms.”

How LNG-IUD Works

LNG-IUD is a technology that maintains contraception by inserting a contraceptive device that releases levonorgestrel into the uterus of a woman ⁤of childbearing age. Levonorgestrel is a synthetic hormone that acts similarly to progesterone, a ​type of female hormone.

It prevents implantation of a fertilized egg by keeping the ‌uterine lining thin and⁣ induces contraception ⁢by causing ⁢changes in the cervical mucosa and suppressing ovulation.

Uses of LNG-IUD

Originally developed for ​contraception, ​LNG-IUD ‍is also used for treating ⁤menstrual irregularities, menstrual ‍cramps, and menopausal hormones.⁣ Due ⁣to⁣ its versatility and effectiveness, LNG-IUD⁣ has become a popular choice ⁢for women seeking a ‍reliable ⁣and long-lasting contraceptive method.