Attribute | % Distribution |
Key information provided to clients to distinguish the LNG IUS from the copper IUDa | |
Hormonal product | 85 |
Reduces bleeding | 52 |
Duration of use | 44 |
Works locally in uterus | 15 |
Prevents cancer | 15 |
Aspects of the LNG IUS that are attractive to clientsa | |
Reduction of excessive menstrual bleeding | 59 |
5-year product | 15 |
Hormonal effect | 15 |
Plastic/nonmetallic | 15 |
Duration of use | 15 |
Aspects of the LNG IUS are unattractive to clientsa | |
Contains hormones | 44 |
Insertion procedure/modesty issues | 22 |
Strings cause discomfort during sex | 19 |
What are the most important noncontraceptive benefits of the LNG IUS?a | |
Reduces menstrual blood loss | 52 |
Prevents cancer/uterine disease | 22 |
Prevents anemia | 22 |
Treats heavy menstrual blood loss | 22 |
Alleviates pain during menses | 15 |
Abbreviations: IUD, intrauterine device; LNG IUS, levonorgestrel intrauterine system.
↵a Multiple responses allowed; only responses garnering at least 15% (n = 4) are shown.