Efectos adversos del implante subdérmico vs inyección hormonal

Abstract

Introduction: Contraception involves the use of techniques to control fertility and birth control. According to WHO, unintended pregnancies remain a major public health problem. Family planning programs are essential because they can reduce unintended pregnancies by more than 50% by providing comprehensive counseling on contraceptive options, their benefits and side effects. With the increase in demand for family planning, the need for safer contraceptive methods in terms of adverse effects is also increasing. Objective: To identify the adverse effects of the subdermal implant in comparison with the contraceptive injection, by means of a documentary review, so that health personnel can orient users on the risk-benefit of using these contraceptive methods. Methodology: Retrospective descriptive-comparative study of information obtained in scientific databases such as Scielo, Redalyc, PubMed of the last 5 years. Conclusion: According to the studies analyzed, the most widely used contraceptive methods, in addition to condoms, are the subdermal implant and contraceptive injections. This research compared these methods to identify the safest and most effective, determining that the subdermal implant is superior due to the extensive documentation of its adverse effects and its high rate of continuity and satisfaction among users.