Women's Sexual Function, Satisfaction, and Perceptions After Starting Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To document how long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) affects women's sexual outcomes.

Methods

In this prospective, observational cohort study, we enrolled new-start intrauterine device and contraceptive implant users attending four family planning clinics. Data collection occurred at baseline, 1 month, and 3 months. Primary outcomes were the Female Sexual Function Index, New Sexual Satisfaction Scale, and perceived sexual effects of method (positive, negative, or none). Secondary outcomes included other factors associated with LARC's sexual acceptability, including the ability to "let go" in sex, sense of control over pregnancy, and bleeding changes. Chi square and F-tests assessed differences between method groups at baseline. Mixed-effects models, robust W

SUBMITTER: Higgins JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5082420 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature