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

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...

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Main Authors: Amie L. Bingham, Cameryn C. Garrett, Christine Bayly, Anne M. Kavanagh, Louise A. Keogh, Rebecca J. Bentley, Jane S. Hocking
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-11-01
Series:BMC Women's Health
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12905-018-0680-3