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YEAR: 2004

CATEGORY: Contraception (Birth Control) and Family Planning

TITLE

Impact of common contraceptive methods on quality of life and sexual

function in Hong Kong Chinese women.

AUTHORS

Li RH; Lo SS; Teh DK; Tong NC; Tsui MH

SOURCE

Contraception. 2004;70:474-482.

ABSTRACT

The combined oral contraceptive (COC) pills, injectables, intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD) and female

sterilization are the most common contraceptive methods used by women. Women's choice, compliance and

satisfaction with specific contraceptive methods are influenced by any impact of the method on their quality of life

and sexual function. Anxiety regarding possible adverse effects of the contraceptive methods on their quality of life

and sexual function is one of the common concerns. The aim of this prospective observational study was to

determine the impact of the above-mentioned contraceptive methods on the quality of life and sexual function of the

users. A sample of 361 Hong Kong Chinese women who were first-time users of the following contraceptive methods

completed the study: COC pills (n =87), injectables (n =67), IUCD (n =96) and female sterilization (n =111). Quality of

life and sexual function of the subjects were assessed before and 3-4 months after use of the method by a

standardized questionnaire. The questions were adopted from the validated Chinese versions of the World Health

Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL) questionnaire and the Derogatis Sexual Functioning Inventory (DSFI). In the

female sterilization group, we found a significantly higher score for sexual satisfaction (p=.004) and sexual drive

(p=.003) 3-4 months after sterilization, as well as an improved WHOQOL social domain score (p=.009). However, the

other DSFI subscale scores and WHOQOL domain scores were not significantly different (p>.05). No significant

difference was demonstrated in all the WHOQOL domain scores and DSFI subscale scores after use of COC pills,

injectables and IUCD (p>.05). We conclude that the COC pills, injectables, IUCD and female sterilization all do not

have significant adverse impact on quality of life and sexual function. After female sterilization, there is a significant

improvement in sexual satisfaction and sexual drive. (PubHealth.info Document ID: CONT1T 570-06)

PubHealth.info NOTE: The author(s) of this article titled, "Impact of common contraceptive methods on quality of life

and sexual function in Hong Kong Chinese women.", is(are) Li RH; Lo SS; Teh DK; Tong NC; Tsui MH. The

source of this article is "Contraception. 2004;70:474-482.". This article was published in 2004 in English

language(s). (PubHealth.info® Document ID: CONT1T 570-06. All rights reserved with PubHealth.info) PIN: 570

This article is peer-reviewed.

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