The myth of menstruation: how menstrual regulation and suppression impact contraceptive choice.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Women in the US have access to various hormonal contraceptive methods that can regulate menstruation. This study examined the attitudes and perceptions of reproductive-aged women toward contraceptive methods, including how menstrual regulation and suppression preferences influenced contraceptive choice.

Methods

Data collection used a mixed-methods approach, including 6 focus groups (n = 61), individual interviews (n = 18), and a web-based survey (n = 547).

Results

Participants described contraceptive method preferences that allowed monthly bleeding and daily control, expressing concerns about long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) because of decreased user involvement. Some participants noted LARC improved their menstrual control. Many participants fel

SUBMITTER: DeMaria AL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6816209 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature