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This research aims to assess the acceptance, safety, and effectiveness of depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) in a specific population.

March 4, 2026Open Access

Experience With Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate Contraception in a Tertiary Health Facility in Port Harcourt, Nigeria

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BNBlessing Ifunanya NwankwoUniversity of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital

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Descriptive retrospective study evaluates acceptance, safety, and effectiveness of DMPA contraception in a Nigerian population, indicating high acceptance rates.

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This research aims to assess the acceptance, safety, and effectiveness of depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) in a specific population.
Descriptive retrospective study design
Data collected from 3258 new contraceptive acceptors
Analysis of case files using SPSS software
Socio-demographic characteristics and client experiences documented
32.66% of new contraceptive acceptors used DMPA, indicating its popularity
The modal age group of DMPA users was 30-34 years
Amenorrhoea was reported by 63.29% of clients as a common side effect
No incidents of accidental pregnancy were recorded

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Blessing Ifunanya Nwankwo (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a7cd5ed48f933b5eed9a00 https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18833270

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Descriptive retrospective study evaluates acceptance, safety, and effectiveness of DMPA contraception in a Nigerian population, indicating high acceptance rates.

Experience With Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate Contraception in a Tertiary Health Facility in Port Harcourt, Nigeria

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Experience With Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate Contraception in a Tertiary Health Facility in Port Harcourt, Nigeria

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