The levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device reduces CA-125 serum levels in patients with endometriosis

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This study investigated the effect of the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device on CA-125 serum levels in patients with endometriosis and found a reduction.

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mesh:D004715endometriosis

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CA-125 Antigen Endometriosis Endometriosis Intrauterine Devices, Medicated Levonorgestrel Adolescent Adult CA-125 Antigen Contraceptive Agents, Female Contraceptive Agents, Female Endometriosis Equipment Failure Analysis Female Humans Levonorgestrel Treatment Outcome

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