Table 3 Reasons for discontinuation among episodes of contraceptive use beginning within the 5 years before the 2015–16 MDHS among women age 15–49
| Reasons for contraceptive discontinuation |
(N=6,980) (%) |
|---|---|
| Health concerns/side effects | 31.0 |
| Wanted to become pregnant | 26.7 |
| Wanted a more effective method | 12.5 |
| Other fertility-related reason | 12.4 |
| Other method-related | 6.3 |
| Became pregnant while using | 6.2 |
| Don’t know | 4.9 |