title: [Evaluation of the pre-introduction of contraception by means of subcutaneous levonorgestrel implants in Burkina Faso].
abstract: It is a prospective study based on the pre introduction evaluation of Norplant implants conducted from September 92 to September 93 in the city of Ouagadougou. 197 women were selected for the study. Based on unemployed women with an average age of 31 years old. The average parity was of 5.47% of patients were multiparas. A gain of weight of an average of 2.43 kg was observed. The main side effects observed was cycle disorders and headache. The continuing rate after 12 months was 96.5%. Conclusion from this study is that Norplant Implants are well tolerated and accepted by women.
authors.affiliation: Département de Gynécologie-Obstétrique, Faculté des Sciences de la Santé, Université de Ouagadougou Burkina Faso.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Lankoande
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ouedraogo
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Dao
authors.forename: C M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Ouedraogo
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Bonane
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Toure
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Ouattara
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Kabore
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Millogo
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Kone
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002050:Burkina Faso; D003271:Contraceptive Agents, Female / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D004343:Drug Implants; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D006261:Headache / Q000139:chemically induced; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000139:chemically induced; D016912:Levonorgestrel / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D008389:Marketing of Health Services; D008402:Mass Media; D008599:Menstruation Disturbances / Q000139:chemically induced; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care; D011446:Prospective Studies; D015430:Weight Gain / Q000187:drug effects
chemical_list: D003271:Contraceptive Agents, Female; D004343:Drug Implants; D016912:Levonorgestrel
vernacular_title: Evaluation de la pré-introduction de la contraception par les implants sous-cutanés de levonorgestrel au Burkina Faso.