What are the advantages and disadvantages of LNG-IUS?
Advantages: • It’s the most effective reversible method rivaling surgical sterilization. • It may be left in place for seven years. • It provides safe and effective contraception from a single decision. Disadvantages: • It can change your menstrual cycle (more bleeding days than normal in the first few months and less than normal after six to eight months). • It provides no protection against sexually transmitted infections. Use condoms to improve protection. • It has a high initial cost of insertion.
