The levonorgestrel intrauterine device in Australia: analysis of prescribing data 2008-2012

• Main Authors: Amie L. Bingham (Author), Cameryn C. Garrett (Author), Christine Bayly (Author), Anne M. Kavanagh (Author), Louise A. Keogh (Author), Rebecca J. Bentley (Author), Jane S. Hocking (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2018-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Unplanned pregnancy is a significant problem in Australia. Local data pertaining to use of the levonorgestrel-releasing intra-uterine device (LNG-IUD), and associated factors are limited. The aim of this analysis was to calculate prescribing rates of the LNG-IUD in Australia, inc...