Sexual functioning in women using levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine systems as compared to copper intrauterine devices.

Introduction: There has been little research published on the impact of intrauterine contraceptive (IUC) methods on sexual functioning.

Aims: This study aimed: (i) to assess different aspects of sexual functioning, including the prevalence of sexual dysfunction in women using a levonorgestrel intrauterine system (LNG-IUS); (ii) to compare this prevalence with that among copper-releasing intrauterine device (Cu-IUD) users; and (iii) to identify the relationship between psychological variables and sexual functioning in women using one of the aforementioned IUCs.

Methods: In a multicenter cross-sectional study, 845 women with an IUC were invited to fill out a questionnaire.