Frequency of Various Side Effects and Early Removal of Progesterone Implant among Females Attending Family Planning Clinics
Naheed Waris, Rija Mariam Fatima
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ABSTRACT
Objectives:
to determine the frequency of various side-effects and
early removal of progesterone implant among females attending Family Planning
Clinics.
Methodology:
A total of 260 females aged 18 to 40 years
presenting in the family planning clinic at Jinnah Hospital, Lahore for the
follow up of progesterone implant inserted for less than 1 year were included
in the study. Information regarding their demographic data were noted. The
side-effects and early removal of the implant were noted and presented in
frequency and percentages.
Results: Patients ranged between 18-40 years of age
with mean age of 27.5±3.9 years. Majority of the females were pare 2-3. Mean
BMI of the females was 25.8±2.5. Side effects experiences during on year of
insertion of implant were as follows: menstrual disturbance 34 (13.1%),
irregular spotting 36 (13.8%), weight gain 16 (6.2%), headache 44 (16.9%) and
acne 77 (29.6%). Early removal of implant reported by 52 females (20%).
Stratification for age, BMI and parity was also carried out and results were
statistically insignificant.
Conclusion: We found progesterone implant an effective
method of contraception with less adverse effects.
Keywords: Contraception,
Progesterone implant, Side effects, Early removal
ABSTRACT
Objectives:
to determine the frequency of various side-effects and
early removal of progesterone implant among females attending Family Planning
Clinics.
Methodology:
A total of 260 females aged 18 to 40 years
presenting in the family planning clinic at Jinnah Hospital, Lahore for the
follow up of progesterone implant inserted for less than 1 year were included
in the study. Information regarding their demographic data were noted. The
side-effects and early removal of the implant were noted and presented in
frequency and percentages.
Results: Patients ranged between 18-40 years of age
with mean age of 27.5±3.9 years. Majority of the females were pare 2-3. Mean
BMI of the females was 25.8±2.5. Side effects experiences during on year of
insertion of implant were as follows: menstrual disturbance 34 (13.1%),
irregular spotting 36 (13.8%), weight gain 16 (6.2%), headache 44 (16.9%) and
acne 77 (29.6%). Early removal of implant reported by 52 females (20%).
Stratification for age, BMI and parity was also carried out and results were
statistically insignificant.
Conclusion: We found progesterone implant an effective
method of contraception with less adverse effects.
Keywords: Contraception,
Progesterone implant, Side effects, Early removal