Table 4

- Risk Factors for discontinuation of etonogestrel subdermal implants in users.

FactorsDiscontinuationP-values*OR (95% CI)**
Age (years)
<409/35 (26.0)<0.6 
≥4065/297 (22.0)
Body mass index (kg/m2)
<3046/203 (23.0)<0.88 
≥3025/106 (25.0)
Counseling
Yes53/266 (20.0)<0.020.48 (0.25-0.94)
No19/54 (35.0)
Arm pain or numbness
Yes24/64 (32.0)<0.0022.5 (1.35-4.7)
No50/268 (19.0)
Mood changes
Yes25/101 (25.0)<0.56 
No49/229 (21.0)
Menstrual abnormalities
Yes63//294 (21.0)<0.40.694 (0.3-1.59)
No10/35 (29.0)
Headache
Yes17/59 (29.0)<0.164 
No54/267 (20.0)

Values are presented as numbers and precentages (%) or odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (CI).

  • * Chi-square test.

  • ** Multiple logistic regression analysis.