The Impact of Menstrual Side Effects on Contraceptive Discontinuation: Findings from a Longitudinal Study In Cairo, Egypt

Although many research studies have documented the relationship between menstrual side effects of contraceptives and discontinuation of use, few have sought to identify factors that predispose women to discontinue because of changes in bleeding patterns. Such information is important to enable famil...

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Published in:Policy File 2005
Main Authors: Tolley, Elizabeth, Loza, Sarah, Kafafi, Laila, Cummings, Stirling
Format: Report
Language:English
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Alan Guttmacher Institute
Health care policy
Reproductive health
Women
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Summary:Although many research studies have documented the relationship between menstrual side effects of contraceptives and discontinuation of use, few have sought to identify factors that predispose women to discontinue because of changes in bleeding patterns. Such information is important to enable family planning providers to better help women and couples choose appropriate methods and use them successfully. Counseling about bleeding and other side effects should be tailored to women's personal contexts and contraceptive experiences.