Journal of Health & Medical Informatics

Umit Nayki

Publications

• Research Article
  Menstrual Bleeding Patterns and Development of Ovarian Cysts in Turkish Levonorgestrel- Releasing Intrauterine System Users
  Author(s): Umit Nayki, Cenk Nayki, Pasa Ulug, Mehmet Kulhan, Aysegul Erdonmez, Kenan Ertopcu and Yusuf YildirimUmit Nayki, Cenk Nayki, Pasa Ulug, Mehmet Kulhan, Aysegul Erdonmez, Kenan Ertopcu and Yusuf Yildirim
  
  Objective: The levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) is a long acting, safe, and reversible method that has a strong contraceptive effect. When using this method, menstrual bleeding disturbance and functional ovarian cysts are common. The objective of this study is to evaluate the relationship between using LNG-IUSs with the development of a functional ovarian cyst and bleeding disturbance in Turkish women. Material and methods: This is a prospective study including 273 Turkish women with regular menstrual cycles who had been administered LNG-IUS for contraception. We assessed their one-year follow-up results regarding bleeding patterns and functional ovarian cysts. Results: Oligomenorrhea was the most commonly seen menstrual bleeding disorder, seen in 13.5% of all subjects. Oligomenorrhea occurred in the 4-6th months of using a LNG-IUS in 70.27% of the.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2157-7420.1000194

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