In this prospective observational study, the effect of timing of insertion (early/late follicular; early/late luteal) on ovarian cyst development in women receiving an LNG-IUD will be assessed ultrasonographically at months 0, 3, 6, and 12. Secondary outcomes include cyst size/structure, bleeding pattern, pain, and other adverse events.
The menstrual cycle will be divided into four subphases, and the LNG-IUD will be placed according to these phases.Participants will be assessed initially with a gynecological examination, ultrasound, and hormone profile (FSH, LH, TSH, prolactin, estradiol, progesterone); they will be followed up with ultrasound at months 0, 3, 6, and 12.There is no randomization or blinding (observational design).Data analysis will be conducted using chi-square/Fisher, with Yates correction if necessary, and Cramer's V/phi as the effect size (p\<0.05/0.01).
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
60
SBÜ Gaziosmanpaşa Training and Research Hospital
Gaziosmanpaşa, Outside of the US, Turkey (Türkiye)
RECRUITINGIncidence of Ovarian Cyst Formation
Occurrence of new ovarian cysts detected by transvaginal or transabdominal ultrasound after LNG-IUD insertion.
Time frame: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months post-insertion
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