Literature Review : Side Effects of Using Birth Control Implants
Keywords:
Side effect, Contraception, ImplantsAbstract
The government's efforts to reduce population growth are through family planning (KB) programs. Implants are a long-term contraceptive method (MKJP) that is effective, safe, and comfortable for women. One factor that influences satisfaction with implant use is the problems or side effects that arise. The purpose of this literature review is to identify the side effects of using implant contraception. This study used a systematic review method, namely a search of both international and national literature. A total of six articles sourced from Google Scholar, Garuda, Sinta, Pubmed, Proquest, and Science Direct were reviewed according to inclusion criteria: articles that can be accessed in full text in PDF format, in Indonesian or English, articles published between 2020 and 2025. The results of the review of the six articles indicate that, in general, the side effects of the implant contraceptive method are menstrual disorders, weight changes, and discomfort. In conclusion, the most common side effects in implant users are menstrual disorders (amenorrhea, hypomenorrhea, and menorrhagia), weight changes (weight gain and loss), and physical and emotional discomfort disorders such as headaches, digestive disorders, fatigue, acne, and decreased libido. It is expected Health workers to give comprehensive informations about all side effects including disturbance bleeding menstruation and non- bleeding effects, Quick response to serious issue of the patient, and increase system search treatment (care-seeking) so that patients quick look for help when experience discomfo.
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