Table 1.
Reasons for discontinuation of use of levonorgestrel intrauterine device and histological diagnosis at hysterectomy
| Case No | Month of discontinuation | Reason for dissatisfaction | Histological diagnosis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | Weight gain, headache, operation offered from waiting list | Fibroids |
| 2 | 6 | Prolonged bleeding and spotting | Adenomyosis |
| 3 | 6 | Prolonged bleeding, pain | Fibroids, adenomyosis |
| 4 | 6 | Excessive bleeding | None |
| 5 | 6 | Wanted hysterectomy | Adenomyosis |
| 6 | 6 | Spotting, pain | Fibroids |
| 7 | 6 | Personal reasons | Adenomyosis |
| 8 | 7 | Pain | Adhesions |
| 9 | 8 | Spotting | None |
| 10 | 9 | Depression, acne | None |
| 11 | 9 | Prolonged bleeding, spotting | Several fibroids, adenomyosis |
| 12 | 12 | Prolonged | Chronic endometritis |