The relation of estradiol conditions and usage length to sexual dysfunction in progesterone acetate medroxepo acceptories at Bara-Baraya public health center of Makassar

ABSTRACT

Objective: This study aims to determine the relationship between estradiol hormone levels and duration of the usage on sexual dysfunction in Depo Medroxy Progesterone Acetate acceptors. Method: Family Planning (KB/Keluarga Berencana) Depo Medroxy Progesterone Acetate as many as 43 respondents who meet the sample criteria. The sampling technique used was accidental sampling. Data analysis was performed by using chi square. Results: The results showed that there was a significant relation between levels of the hormone estradiol and the incidence of sexual dysfunction (p = 0.000), as well as the length of time using Depo Medroxy Progesterone Acetate on sexual dysfunction (p = 0.000). Conclusion: The result of data analysis is that the duration of Depo Medroxy Progesterone Acetate injection usage significantly reduces the level of the hormone estradiol which can cause sexual dysfunction in Depo Medroxy Progesterone Acetate acceptors. (AU)