Table 4.

Contraception Methods and Side Effects (N = 14)

Contraception MethodNo. (%)Side EffectsNo.
Oral pills
  With interval7 (50.0)Weight gain4
  Without interval2 (14.4)Skin changesa1
Quarterly injectable (MPA)3 (21.4)Weight gain1
Monthly injectable (MPA)1 (7.2)Did not answer1
Intrauterine device1 (7.2)Weight gain1
  • MPA = medroxyprogesterone acetate.

  • a Oily, acne, spots on the skin.