Table 4 Perceptions of IUD side effects among all providers, n = 345
Side effect | Did not name side effect | Named side effect & considers it acceptable | Named side effect & considers it unacceptable |
|---|---|---|---|
n (%) | n (%) | n (%) | |
Excessive bleeding | 106 (30.7) | 121 (35.1) | 118 (34.2) |
Painful menstruation | 138 (40.0) | 139 (40.3) | 68 (19.7) |
Cramping | 93 (27.0) | 174 (50.4) | 78 (22.6) |
Spotting | 50 (14.5) | 187 (54.2) | 108 (31.3) |