Discontinuation and resumption of contraceptive use: results from the 2002 National Survey of Family Growth

摘要: Abstract Background Discontinuation of contraceptive use that is not immediately followed by resumption another method while a woman at risk common cause unintended pregnancy. Study design We provide new estimates discontinuation for the pill, injectable, male condom, withdrawal and fertility-awareness–based methods, identify socioeconomic characteristics associated with condom withdrawal. prior used use. Estimates are obtained using 2002 National Survey Family Growth, supplemented 2001 Abortion Patient to correct underreporting abortion. Results The fraction segments discontinued method-related reasons within 1 year was highest (57%), (54%) methods (53%), lowest pill (33%), injectable in-between (44%). However, contraception abandoned altogether in only 25% cases. probability resuming 72% initial month exposure an pregnancy; this rose 76% third month. Conclusion reversible reasons, including change method, very high, but fortunately abandoning far lower, most spells pregnancy following protected from start switch method.