Menstrual bleeding expectations and short-term contraception discontinuation in Mexico.
This study tests the hypothesis that women will be more likely to continue a contraceptive if their expectations about changes in bleeding and discomfort are accurate. The study examined the relationship between women's expectations and discontinuation rates for IUD and pill acceptors over a three-month interval. The results show that attitudes and expectations are as important as actual changes in accounting for contraceptive discontinuation among pill users; the results for IUD users are not as clear. It is recommended that family planning programs make it a priority to inform women about the changes in their bodies that can be caused by contraceptives in order to reduce high rates of discontinuation.
D000328:Adult; D003267:Contraception / Q000523:psychology; D003268:Contraception Behavior; D003276:Contraceptives, Oral / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007434:Intrauterine Devices / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D008598:Menstruation / Q000187:drug effects; D008800:Mexico; D014930:Women / Q000523:psychology*
D003276:Contraceptives, Oral