[Profile of the user and tolerance of main contraceptive methods in primary care: hormonal contraceptives, intrauterine devices (IUD) and diaphragm].
OBJECTIVE
To analyse the psycho-social profile of women using hormonal contraceptives (HCC), the intrauterine device (IUD) and the diaphragm; and to evaluate their tolerance to these methods.


METHODS
A prospective observation study.


METHODS
The basic unit of family planning at an urban health centre.


METHODS
503 patients, for whom contraception was provided between january and may 1992, with a clinical follow-up throughout the year.


RESULTS
HCC were administered to 285 women, with an average age of 24.8# 4.38 years. Secondary effects were detected in 14.73% of cases, with good metabolic tolerance. The IUD was provided to 216 users, with an average age of 35.4#-6.39. There was acceptable tolerance, with it being withdrawn in 18 cases, mainly due to spontaneous shedding. There were only two diaphragm users during the study period; and these had good tolerance.


CONCLUSIONS
HCC were the contraceptive method chosen most often by younger women. The high tolerance to these methods and easy out-patient control of them make Primary Care, in coordination with other professionals, the ideal level for their prescription. User profiles approach the ideal recommended in the bibliography consulted.
Adán Gil
F M
FM
Unidad Básica de Orientación Familiar, Centro de Salud Fuentes Norte, Zaragoza.
Guillén Antón
M V
MV
Moral Serrano
S
S
Fondevila Frutos
M J
MJ
D000328:Adult; D000428:Alcohol Drinking; D003274:Contraceptive Devices, Female / Q000009:adverse effects; D003278:Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal / Q000009:adverse effects; D004361:Drug Tolerance; D004493:Education; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007434:Intrauterine Devices / Q000009:adverse effects; D017533:Marital Status; D009790:Occupations; D011320:Primary Health Care; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012907:Smoking
D003278:Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal
Perfil de usuaria y tolerancia de los principales métodos anticonceptivos en atención primaria: anticonceptivos hormonales (ACH), dispositivo intrauterino (DIU) y diafragma.