Objectives: The aims of the study were to compare the 12 month continuation rate, level of satisfaction and bleeding patterns of a once-a-month combined injectable contraceptive (CIC; Femiject), a 3 monthly progestogen-only injectable contraceptive (depot medroxyprogesterone acetate [DMPA]) and combined oral contraceptives (COCs).
Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted at Aziz Medical Centre, Karachi, Pakistan. The study comprised 171 married women aged 19-35 years and requesting contraception. Participants were offered injectable contraceptives or COCs and evaluated twice: once at the beginning of the study and again after 12 months, or earlier if they discontinued use.
Results: Sixty (35.1%) women chose COCs, 53 (31.0%) chose DMPA and 58 (33.9%) chose the CIC. The continuation rate was higher among CIC users ( = .034). CIC users were more satisfied with their method compared with those who chose COCs or DMPA (63.8% vs 25.0% and 28.3%, respectively). Most CIC users said they were likely or very likely to use the method again (63.8%); only 25.9% said they would not recommend it to a friend. CIC users had, however, more spotting compared with COC users (60.3% vs 3.3%; ˂ .001).
Conclusion: As the continuation rate, level of satisfaction and bleeding profile of CIC users was promising, increased uptake should be encouraged. Our study shows that CIC is a good option for women requesting contraception.
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