Is 2-dimensional transvaginal ultrasonography necessary 6 weeks after insertion of the levonorgestrel 52-mg intrauterine device?AJOG MFM at a Glance

• Egile Nagusiak: Patty A.H.H. van der Heijden, MD (Egilea), Peggy M.A.J. Geomini, MD, PhD (Egilea), Iris Ketel, MD, PhD (Egilea), Sebastiaan Veersema, MD, PhD (Egilea), Marlies Y. Bongers, MD, PhD (Egilea)
• Formatua: Liburua
• Argitaratua: Elsevier, 2022-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Gaiak: article
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BACKGROUND: In Dutch practice, gynecologists are used to assessing the position of the LNG-IUD by performing a two-dimensional transvaginal ultrasonography (TVUS) directly after insertion and do not routinely invite patients for another consultation 4-12 weeks after insertion. There is no consensus...