Table 2 Reported side effects and associated family planning method
| Â | IUDs | Pills | Injectables |
|---|---|---|---|
Spotting or bleeding between periods | 17.2% | 4.1% | 9% |
Irregular periods | 12.6% | 3.5% | 20% |
Amenorrhea (no bleeding) | 0.8% | 0.6% | 17% |
Mood change | 1.3% | 8.8% | 17% |
Reduced sex drive | 1.5% | 0% | 17% |
Weight gain | 0% | 4.9% | 20% |
Weight loss | 1% | 0% | 0% |
Bone pain | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0% |
Nausea | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0% |
Headaches | 1.5% | 8.6% | 0% |