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Samuel MI, Miriam Samuel, M I Samuel, M Tenant‐Flowers, Tenant-Flowers M, M Tenant-Flowers, Usha Kumar, Kumar U, U Kumar, C Taylor, Chris Taylor, Taylor C
International journal of STD & AIDS · 2008 · vol. 19(10) , pp. 719–720 · doi:10.1258/ijsa.2008.008107 · PMID:18824630 · W2040091528
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A levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system effectively treated severe menorrhagia and anemia caused by adenomyosis in an HIV-positive woman, providing contraception despite antiretroviral therapy.

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Abstract

This case is about an HIV seropositive young woman referred for the treatment of severe menorrhagia causing anaemia due to adenomyosis where the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (Mirena) proved useful in treating her heavy periods and also provided effective contraception without interference from the liver enzyme-inducing effects of antiretroviral medications.

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endometriosisadenomyosis

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Contraceptive Agents, Female Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis HIV Seropositivity HIV Seropositivity HIV Seropositivity HIV Seropositivity Intrauterine Devices, Medicated Levonorgestrel Menorrhagia Menorrhagia Menorrhagia Menorrhagia Adult Adult Anemia Anemia Anemia

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