Frequency of Various Side Effects and Early Removal of Progesterone Implant among Females Attending Family Planning Clinics

Objectives: to determine the frequency of various side-effects and early removal of progesterone implant among females attending Family Planning Clinics. Methodology: A total of 260 females aged 18 to 40 years presenting in the family planning clinic at Jinnah Hospital, Lahore for the follow up of progesterone implant inserted for less than 1 year were included in the study. Information regarding their demographic data were noted. The side-effects and early removal of the implant were noted and presented in frequency and percentages. Results: Patients ranged between 18-40 years of age with mean age of 27.5 +/- 3.9 years. Majority of the females were pare 2-3. Mean BMI of the females was 25.8 +/- 2.5. Side effects experiences during on year of insertion of implant were as follows: menstrual disturbance 34 (13.1%), irregular spotting 36 (13.8%), weight gain 16 (6.2%), headache 44 (16.9%) and acne 77 (29.6%). Early removal of implant reported by 52 females (20%). Stratification for age, BMI and parity was also carried out and results were statistically insignificant. Conclusion: We found progesterone implant an effective method of contraception with less adverse effects.