Reasons for Choosing the LNG IUS (N=326)a
| Reasona | No. (%) |
|---|---|
| Reduced menstrual bleeding | 197 (61.4) |
| It lasts for a long time | 167 (52.0) |
| Effective | 157 (48.9) |
| Nobody will know | 134 (41.7) |
| It is convenient/don't need to do anything | 100 (31.3) |
| Won't affect future fertility | 98 (30.7) |
| Few side effects | 86 (26.9) |
| Recommended by friend or family | 63 (19.7) |
| Don't want more children | 59 (18.5) |
| Want to delay pregnancy for at least 2 years | 54 (17.0) |
| Can use while breastfeeding | 51 (16.0) |
| Affordable here | 39 (12.3) |
| Other | 11 (3.3) |
| Not sure | 3 (0.9) |
Abbreviation: LNG IUS, levonorgestrel intrauterine system.
↵a Source: Supplementary LNG IUS client data collected at time of service. 326 women gave at least 1 response to this question; the women could provide multiple responses and responses were offered spontaneously.