TABLE 5. Reasons for Seeking IUD Removala (N = 158).
| No. (%) | |
|---|---|
| Want to become pregnant | 68 (43.0) |
| Side effects/health concerns | 41 (25.9) |
| Husband/partner disapproves | 32 (20.3) |
| Other family member disapproves | 11 (7.0) |
| Infrequent sex/husband away | 9 (5.7) |
| Became pregnant while using | 4 (2.5) |
| Don’t want to give a reason | 4 (2.5) |
| Wants more effective method | 3 (1.9) |
| Marital dissolution/separation | 3 (1.9) |
| Completion of effective duration of use | 2 (1.3) |
| I don’t think I can be pregnant/menopausal | 1 (0.6) |
| Lack of access/too far for facility | 1 (0.6) |
| Otherb | 7 (4.4) |
a
Women selected as many reasons as applied to their situation (categories are not mutually exclusive).
b
Includes age, switched methods, and acquired a sexually transmitted infection.