GAMBARAN INDEKS FUNGSI SEKSUAL WANITA PADA PENGGUNA IMPLAN SATU BATANG ETONOGESTREL 68mg (IMPLANON®)

Abstract

Background Single rod implant ( etonogestrel 68mg ) usage is one of long-term contraceptive methods suggested by government in an effort to reduce population growth rate in Indonesia . On the other side, using a single rod implant have been developing many myths such as the declining quality of sexual intercourse or disruption on sexual function itself . Objective To describe about female sexual function index on single rod implant (Etonogestrel 68mg) users. Method `This research was an observational descriptive research with cross sectional study. Research subject is 26 woman using single rod implant of etonogestrel 68mg. Data were collected by questionnaire assessment by the respondents and the result presented to provide an overview about variable that need to be described. Result Research result showing that all of the respondents (100%) have a good female sexual function index with range between 60-89. Each domain assessment show relatively good scores, except sexual desire domain that show 10 of 26 respondents got low score and can be concluded having a sexual desire disorder. Conclusion The female sexual function index scores of single rod implant of etonogestrel 68mg user show relatively good score so that the myths is unproven. The society then no need to worry about this contraception method anymore. Keyword Female sexual function index, single rod implant.