Frecuency of adverse effects in users with implants subskins
Keywords:
Implants, Frequency, Adverse EffectsAbstract
Introduction: it implants subskin is a method of prolonged liberation of only progestinas, through the wall of capsules placed underneath the skin. The concept of contraceptive by means of implants of prolonged liberation was proposed in 1967 by the Population Council. In Mexico, Implanon is available from the 2001 in the basic picture of the IMSS, ISSSTE and SSA.
Objective: to determine the frequency of adverse effects in the users with implants subskin.
Methodology: study was realized descriptive survey, to 162 users of the Familiar Medicine Unit 46. A valuation instrument was elaborated on the frequency of adverse effects of implants subskin, which validated by two rounds of experts and one pilot test.
Results: the average of age of the users was of 25.2 years, with a standard deviation ± 4.5. 28.3 % of the users with implant subskin presented/displayed adverse effects, emphasizing the following: 36 % alterations in the menstrual cycle, headache 28 %, increase of weight 12 %, mareos 12 % and changes in the mood 12 %.
Conclusions: the frequency of adverse effects in users with implants subskin is significant and agrees with other realized investigations.
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