Mirena – A Miracle Therapy For Heavy Menstrual Bleeding

Abstract

Reproductive tract problems are major cause for concern in a woman’s health. for a woman to attend hospital. White discharge per vaginum, painful periods and excessive blood loss due to heavy menstrual periods constitute main complaints by the woman of reproductive age. Recent use of hormone impregnated intra uterine devices has revolutionized the management of heavy menstrual bleeding in the woman not fit for or willing  for surgical management, medically unfit woman and in young age women. Dhiraj hospital affiliated to a rural medical college located in rural area of Baroda district draws plenty of gynaecology patients from the peripheral areas as well as neighbouring states. This study was conducted in our hospital to determine the efficiency and, usefulness and acceptance of progesterone releasing intra uterine devices in management of patients suffering from heavy menstrual bleeding. It proved usefulness of Mirena (LNG IUS) in medical management of HMB patients. Not only it helped in reducing the menstrual blood loss, it had wide acceptance with minimal adverse effects