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Discontinuation of Contraceptive Implants within 12 Months of Use |
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| รหัสดีโอไอ | |
| Creator | Ruangkhae Sappan |
| Title | Discontinuation of Contraceptive Implants within 12 Months of Use |
| Contributor | Panicha Wattanakamolchai, Yuthapong Werawatakul, Jen Sothornwit |
| Publisher | PIMDEE Co., Ltd. |
| Publication Year | 2564 |
| Journal Title | Thai Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology |
| Journal Vol. | 29 |
| Journal No. | 4 |
| Page no. | 198-207 |
| Keyword | LARC, discontinuation, levonorgestrel, etonogestrel, implantation |
| URL Website | https://tci-thaijo.org/index.php/tjog/index |
| Website title | www.tci-thaijo.org |
| ISSN | 2673-0871 |
| Abstract | Objectives: To assess discontinuation of the contraceptive implants within 12 months of implementation and associated factors.Materials and Methods: A retrospective chart review was conducted of women who received contraceptive implants between June 2012 and June 2017. Baseline characteristics and postplacement side effects associated with implant discontinuation were assessed using t tests, ?2/Fisher's exact tests, and backwards stepwise logistic regression.Results: Of 259 women, 23 (8.9%, 95% confidence interval (CI) 5.4% -12.4%) requested their devices be removed prior to 12 months of use. We found similar discontinuation rates between participants with etonogestrel implants (9/103, 8.7%) and those with levonorgestrel implants (14/156, 8.9%). The most frequently cited reasons for removal were bleeding problems (17.4%) and wanting to become pregnant (13%). The majority of women chose either no contraception or less effective methods after removal of the implant. Those women who had underlying diseases, fatigue, or other side effects during the postpartum period were more likely to remove the contraceptive implant by 12 months, independent of other factors.Conclusion: Both types of contraceptive implant had excellent continuation rates. Side effects (including, but not limited to, bleeding pattern changes) were the main reason for discontinuation. Physician should emphasize the importance of switching contraceptive methods for those who discontinue the contraceptive implant but still require contraception. |
