Heavy Change of Acceptor Contraception Body in Depo Medroxy Progesterone Acetat (DMPA) Susanti1,*, Chusna Annisa Nurul2 1Lecturer, STIKES Al-Irsyad Al-Islamiyyah Cilacap, Indonesia 2Dilpoma student, STIKES Al-Irsyad Al-Islamiyyah Cilacap, Indonesia *Corresponding Author Susanti, STIKES Al-Irsyad Al-Islamiyyah Cilacap, Indonesia, e-mail: santirnj@gmail.com
Online published on 13 November, 2019. Abstract Depo Medroxyprogesterone Acetate (DMPA) injection contraception is the most widely used contraceptive method. The disadvantages of injectable contraception are increased body weight, amenorrhea, menorrhagia and spotting. The highest side effect of injectable contraception is weight gain. Analysis of differences in body weight before and after using Depo Medroxyprogesterone Acetat (DMPA) injectable contraception. A research design of paired sample tests with a sample size of 55 respondents. The average body weight before using Depo Medroxyprogesterone Acetate (DMPA) injectable contraception was 48.47 kg. After using Depo Medroxyprogesterone Acetat (DMPA) the average body weight was 50.54 kg, with the lowest body weight of 40 kg and the highest body weight of 69 kg. Data analysis using Paired t Test obtained p value = 0, 000 < 0.05, meaning that there was a difference in body weight before and during using contraceptive injection of Depo Medroxy Progesterone Acetate (DMPA). Most Depo Medroxy Progesterone Acetate (DMPA) contraceptive sufferers experience weight gain. Top Keywords Injection Contraception, Weight Loss, Family Planning, Depo Medroxy Progesterone Acetate. Top |