A Pilot Study of Adolescent and Young Adult Experience with Subcutaneous Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate.
J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol
; 36(6): 549-552, 2023 Dec.
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ABSTRACT
STUDY OBJECTIVE:
To describe satisfaction with and preference for subcutaneous depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA-SC), along with adherence and feasibility, in adolescents and young adults (AYAs)METHODS:
Survey of a sample of AYA patients who received DMPA-SC prescription and injectionRESULTS:
Of 108 eligible patients, 34 completed the survey, and 29 respondents received at least 1 DMPA-SC injection. The mean age was 16.9 years. Seventy-nine point three percent used it for gynecologic reasons, 27.6% for gender dysphoria, and 20.7% for contraception (multiple responses allowed); 93.1% were satisfied with DMPA-SC; 78.6% gave DMPA-SC on time; 88.9% reported that giving the injection was easy; 89.7% reported no problems with administration; 89.3% reported no problems obtaining DMPA-SC; and 76.9% plan to continue using DMPA-SC.CONCLUSION:
In this small sample of patients within a children's hospital, the overall experience with DMPA-SC was favorable. Clinicians caring for adolescents should consider including DMPA-SC in counseling when depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) is indicated.Palavras-chave
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Acetato de Medroxiprogesterona
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Anticoncepcionais Femininos
Limite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Child
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol
Ano de publicação:
2023
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Article