title: [Profile of the user and tolerance of main contraceptive methods in primary care: hormonal contraceptives, intrauterine devices (IUD) and diaphragm].
abstract: 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 There was acceptable tolerance, with it being withdrawn in 18 cases, mainly due to spontaneous shedding.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.
authors.affiliation: Unidad Básica de Orientación Familiar, Centro de Salud Fuentes Norte, Zaragoza.
authors.forename: F M
authors.initials: FM
authors.lastname: Adán Gil
authors.forename: M V
authors.initials: MV
authors.lastname: Guillén Antón
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Moral Serrano
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Fondevila Frutos
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D003278:Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal
vernacular_title: Perfil de usuaria y tolerancia de los principales métodos anticonceptivos en atención primaria: anticonceptivos hormonales (ACH), dispositivo intrauterino (DIU) y diafragma.