Abstract
ORAL CONTRACEPTIVE PILLS MISUSE, FACTORS TO THINK ABOUT IN THE IRAQI POPULATION
Dr. May Abdul Salam* and Dr. Rasha Saeed
ABSTRACT
Background: Combined oral contraceptive pill (OCP) is a commonly used method among Iraqi women. Inconsistency of using this method contributes to various factors. Side effects remain the main factor behind it. Methods & aim: A chart review and Health survey was done on a sample of (150) women who used OCP at least once in their lives. The survey was done at a primary care clinic in Baghdad, and was retrospectively analyzed to determine the factors that lead to OCP noncompliance. Aim of the study, to prove that OCP side effect is a factor of the OCP miss use. Results: OCP side effect is a risk factor for the miss use and discontinuation of this method. Mood changes, especially Anxiety and Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (AUB) were more frequent among the other side effect. Conclusion: Side effects of OCP are the main risk factor behind the miss use of the medication.
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