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Reasons for discontinuation
| Reason for discontinuation | Implant (n=27) | LNG-IUS (n=8) |
|---|---|---|
| Bleeding problems | 16 (59%) | 1 (13%) |
| Weight gain | 6 (22%) | |
| Pelvic pain/cramping | 4 (15%) | 1 (13%) |
| Desire for pregnancy | 4 (15%) | |
| Mood changes | 3 (11%) | |
| Partial or complete expulsion | 5 (63%) | |
| Vaginal discharge | 2 (25%) |
Reasons included in this table were those that accounted for >10% of discontinuations
The percentages do not add up to 100 as more than one reason was often cited
