A new intrauterine device
Ingemanson, C.A.
Lakartidningen 68(51): 5928-5930
1971
ISSN/ISBN: 0023-7205 PMID: 5139545 Document Number: 34700
The Lippes Silicone Shell Loop (LSS) was inserted in 310 patients. There were no perforations, 1 intrauterine pregnancy, and 18 removals because of side effects (mostly bleeding or bleeding in conjunction with pain). 267 of the patients later filled out questionnaires abourt their experience with the IUD. The continuation rate was about 90%. 36% of the patients said that they had normal menstrual cycles and 64% that they had increased or lengthened menstrual bleeding. 54% said that their sex lives had improved with IUD use, and 6% said that their sex lives had become worse. 83% were satisfied with IUD use in spite of increased menstrual bleeding. Compared with studies of other IUDs, the LSS has fewer side effects and a higher rate of effectiveness and continuation than other IUDs.