Levosert 20 micrograms/24 hours Intrauterine Delivery System

Levosert is an intrauterine delivery system (IUS) for insertion in the womb (uterus), where it slowly releases the hormone levonorgestrel.

It is used for:

Contraception

Levosert is an effective, long-term and non-permanent (reversible) method of contraception. Levosert prevents pregnancy by thinning the lining of your womb (uterus), by making the normal mucus in the opening of the womb (cervical canal) thicker, so that the sperm cannot get through to fertilise the egg and by preventing the release of eggs (ovulation) in some women. Furthermore, the presence of the Tshaped frame causes local effects on the lining of the womb. Levosert should be removed or replaced no later than 8 years after intersion when used for contraception.

Treating heavy menstrual bleeding

Levosert is also useful for reducing menstrual blood flow, so it can be used if you suffer from heavy menstrual bleeding (periods). This is called menorrhagia. The hormone in Levosert acts by thinning the lining of your uterus, so that there is less bleeding every month. Levosert should be removed or replaced no later than 8 years after insertion, or earlier if heavy or bothersome menstrual bleeding returns.