BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Cost-effectiveness analysis of levonorgestrel intrauterine system and thermal balloon ablation for heavy menstrual bleeding.
To compare the cost-effectiveness of levonorgestrel intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) (Mirena; Schering Co., Turku, Finland) and thermal balloon ablation (Thermachoicetrade mark; Gynecare Inc., Menlo Park, CA, USA) for the treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding. ⋯ The LNG-IUS would appear to be cost-effective when compared with the thermal balloon ablation for treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding.