The Relationship Between the Use of Hormonal Contraception and the Incidence of Mastalgia in Hormonal Contraception Acceptants
Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Introduction : The use of hormonal contraception is one of the most popular contraceptive methods among women. However , it has side effects. Mastalgia is a side effect experienced by 70% of women of childbearing age. The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between hormonal contraceptive use and the incidence of mastalgia in hormonal contraceptive users. Methods: This research design used a correlation study method with a cross-sectional approach. The population was 73 hormonal birth control acceptors. Using simple random sampling techniques, a total of 100 samples were obtained. 62 acceptor. Data taken using a questionnaire then tabulated and analyzed using the test contingency coefficient with significance level (P-Value) = < 0.05. Results: The use of hormonal contraception at the Muhammadiyah Kedungpring Primary Clinic almost entirely uses the injection method. 3 months combination, Mastalgia incidents occurred in almost all acceptors and there was a relationship between the use of hormonal contraception and the occurrence of mastalgia with (P-Value) = 0.000 (0.000 < 0.05) This means that there is a relationship between the use of hormonal contraception and the occurrence of mastalgia in hormonal contraception acceptors at the Muhammadiyah Kedungpring Primary Clinic with a correlation value of 0.422 (moderate/sufficient). Conclusion: Based on the research results above, it can be recommended that every health worker who provides hormonal contraception can inform the patients about its impacts, especially mastalgia, so that they can adapt to these complaints. Keywords: Hormonal contraception, Acceptors, WUS
Source: Jurnal Surya
Institution: Universitas Muhammadiyah Lamongan
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7204179162