PENGARUH PENGGUNAAN IMPLAN SATU BATANG (ETONOGESTREL 68MG) TERHADAP GANGGUAN MENSTRUASI PADA PESERTA METODE KONTRASEPSI JANGKA PANJANG DI SEMARANG

Abstract

Background: A single-rod implant (etonogestrel 68mg) is one of contraceptive options that can be used in Indonesia. The major side effects associated with the use of a single-rod implant (etonogestrel 68 mg) is the interference in menstrual periods. Aim: To determine the effect of a single-rod implant (etonogestrel 68mg) on menstrual disorders in long term contraceptive method participants in Semarang. Methods: This was an observational analytic study with cross sectional design. The subjects were 25 contraceptive implant users and 25 subjects served as control. Data obtained from questionnaires and were analyzed using bivariate analysis. Bivariate analysis was the strength of the relationship between two variables of the study were presented in chi square tabular form. Results of the analysis revealed significant if p <0.05. Results: Amongst 25 implants users, 80% (20 people) had menstrual disorder and 20% (5 people) didn’t experience menstrual disorders. The use of the implant had significant association with the occurrence of menstrual disorders with p < 0.001. Conclusion: The use of implant influences the occurrence of menstrual disorders. Key words: The use of a single-rod implant, menstrual disorders