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Overall discontinuation rates for specific methods at 12, 24 and 36 months, respectively.
| Method | 12-month discontinuation rates (%) | 24-month discontinuation rates (%) | 36-month discontinuation rates (%) | Number of episodes of use (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pill | 18 | 18 | 46 | 973 |
| IUD | 8 | 15 | 36 | 86 |
| Injection | 15 | 30 | 42 | 2058 |
| Implant | 12 | 25 | 42 | 238 |
| All methods | 30 | 37 | 74 | 3355 |
IUD, intrauterine device.
