Weight changes among Depo-medroxyprogesterone acetate acceptors in Sagamu, Southwest Nigeria

Background: Depo-medroxyprogesterone acetate is a highly effective injectable contraceptive. Weight gain is a commonly reported side effect that makes women to discontinue the contraceptive method. Studies on weight changes among the users in Nigerian women are sparse. Hence, this study was aimed at determining the effect of Depo-medroxyprogesterone acetate on the weight and Body Mass Index of users at 6 months and 12 months.Methods: This was a...