BENILEXA INTRAUTERINE DELSYS 20MCG/24HRS

Benilexa One Handed is an intrauterine delivery system (IUS) for insertion in the womb (uterus),
where it slowly releases the hormone levonorgestrel.               It is used for:
Contraception
Benilexa One Handed is an effective, long-term and non-permanent (reversible) method of
contraception. Benilexa One Handed 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 T-shaped frame causes local effects on the lining of the
womb.
Benilexa One Handed should be removed after 6 years of use when used for contraception.
Treating heavy menstrual bleeding
Benilexa One Handed 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 Benilexa One
Handed acts by thinning the lining of your uterus so that there is less bleeding every month.
Benilexa One Handed should be removed or exchanged after 6 years of use, or earlier if heavy or
bothersome menstrual bleeding returns.
Children and adolescents
Benilexa One Handed is not indicated for use before the first menstrual bleeding (menarche).