Research Journal of Medical Sciences
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Family Planning Depot-medroxy Progesterone Acetate (DMPA) as an Effective Method of Contraception: A Prospective and Comparative Study- at District Hospital, Ludhiana
Priyanka Soni and Mukesh Sharma
Page: 738-742 | Received 24 Aug 2024, Published online: 23 Sep 2024
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Abstract
India is the world's second most populous country after China, with a population estimated to reach 1.53 billion by 2050, making it the most populous country in history1. The government of India is constantly working to reduce the birth rate through various initiatives, yet awareness and ignorance about contraception remain high, resulting in the failure of these programs. To study the acceptance, efficacy, patient compliance of DMPA and to compare it with one other method of contraception – IUCD. The present study was conducted as a prospective comparative study on women presenting to obstetrics and Gynaecology Department, Lord Mahavir civil Hospital, Ludhiana during the study period of 18 months i.e. from 1st December 2020 to 31st May 2022. In DMPA, 2(0.7%) patients had Failure and in IUCD, 11(3.7%) patients had Failure. Association of Failure with Group was statistically significant (p=0.012). In DMPA, 41(13.7%) patients had irregular bleeding. In IUCD, 95(31.7%) patients had irregular bleeding. Association of Irregular bleeding with Group was statistically significant (p=0.001Ten individuals (3.3%) in the DMPA felt family pressure. 61 individuals (20.3%) with IUCD experienced family pressure. There was a statistically significant correlation between family pressure and group (p=0.001). Depot-Medroxyprogesterone Acetate (DMPA) has been shown to be an extremely effective and dependable way of contraception. Its long-acting characteristics, with administration required only every three months, makes it a practical choice for women looking for an alternative to daily oral contraception. DMPA's excellent efficiency in preventing conception, combined with its reversible nature, makes it an appropriate choice for women of varied reproductive ages.
How to cite this article:
Priyanka Soni and Mukesh Sharma. Family Planning Depot-medroxy Progesterone Acetate (DMPA) as an Effective Method of Contraception: A Prospective and Comparative Study- at District Hospital, Ludhiana.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.59218/makrjms.2024.8.18.738.742
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