Levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system in menorrhagia.

Discusses research being done on the clinical outcome and costs associated with levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) and hysterectomy for the treatment of menorrhagia. Reference to a study by R. Hurskainen et al, published in March 24-31, 2004 issue of the "Journal of the American Medical Association"; Comparison between the direct costs incurred by the LNG-IUS group and the hysterectomy group; Potential problem concerning the utilization of LNF-IUS.