A prospective analysis of the relationship between sexual acceptability and contraceptive satisfaction over time.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Contraceptives are used to prevent unwanted pregnancies and treat certain gynecologic conditions, but many women report non-use or inconsistent use because of method dissatisfaction. The sexual acceptability of contraception-how birth control methods affect users' sexual well-being-is likely an important component of contraceptive satisfaction but has yet to be systematically examined.

Objective

This study aimed to assess contraceptive satisfaction among new-start contraceptive users and examine whether sexual acceptability measures predict contraceptive satisfaction at 3 months while controlling for more commonly measured contraceptive side effects.

Study design

This analysis used data derived from the baseline, 1-month, and 3-month surveys of the HER Salt

SUBMITTER: Kramer RD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8916969 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature