Table 2 Quantitative contraception use
From: The myth of menstruation: how menstrual regulation and suppression impact contraceptive choice
Variable | Total sample |
|---|---|
Current Contraceptive Method | |
 Birth Control Pill | 207 (37.80) |
 Condom | 61 (11.20) |
 Withdrawal Method | 221 (40.40) |
 Emergency Contraception | 175 (32.00) |
 Implant (Implanon® or Nexplanon®) | 11 (2.00) |
 IUD (Mirena®, ParaGuard®, Skyla®) Shot (Depo-Provera or Lunelle) | 48 (8.80) |
 Natural Family Planning Method or Rhythm Method | 5 (0.09) |
 Patch (Ortho Evra) | 2 (0.40) |
 Shot (Depo-Provera or Lunelle) | 9 (1.60) |
 Vaginal Ring | 49 (9.00) |
 Female Sterilization | 6 (1.10) |
 Never used a contraceptive method | 30 (5.50) |
Reason for primary contraceptive method | |
 Convenience of use | 123 (22.50) |
 Availability of method | 46 (8.40) |
 Lack of information about alternatives | 10 (1.80) |
 Unreliability of alternative methods | 24 (4.40) |
 Reduce side effects (cramping, acne, etc.) | 9 (1.60) |