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Specific side effects reported by a subset of men who reported they had heard of any side effects of some family planning methods (n = 69)
| Reported side effect | N (%) |
|---|---|
| Abnormal uterine bleeding | 27 (39) |
| Abdominal pain | 12 (17) |
| Headache/dizziness | 11 (16) |
| Vaginal dryness | 10 (14) |
| Infertility | 8 (12) |
| Decreased libido | 7 (10) |
| Cancer | 6 (9) |
| Birth defects or abnormal pregnancy | 5 (7) |
| Weight loss | 4 (6) |
Side effects reported by < 5% of men are not included
