Recurrent atypical polypoid adenomyoma and pregnancy: A new conservative approach with levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system
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•Levonorgestrel IUD was effective in treatment of recurrent APA.•No side effects were reported.•No impairments on a subsequent pregnancy were reported.
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