Table 1

Reasons for method discontinuation

Reason givenDMPA (n (%)) (n=23)IUD (n (%)) (n=31)
Method discontinued11 (48)13 (42)
IUD expulsion10 (32)
Amenorrhoea3 (13)0 (0)
No time to attend clinic3 (13)0 (0)
Heavy menstrual flow1 (4)2 (6)
Dysmenorrhoea0 (0)1 (3)
Weight gain1 (4)0 (0)
Wanted a baby1 (4)0 (0)
No partner1 (4)0 (0)
Health problems1 (4)0 (0)
  • DMPA, depot medroxyprogesterone acetate; IUD, intrauterine device.