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The main side effects of Implant for early discontinuation among women using implants at Kawempe NRH (n = 174)
| Side effects | Frequency | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Menstrual disruption | 139 | 50.54 |
| Headache | 56 | 20.36 |
| Weight gain/loss | 43 | 15.64 |
| Arm pain/insertion site pain | 21 | 7.64 |
| Acne and pruritus | 9 | 3.27 |
| Loss of sexual desires | 7 | 2.55 |
| Total | 275 | 100 |
NB: Most of the women reported more than one side effects
