RESUMEN
To evaluate the acceptability and user satisfaction on decision making to use subdermal levonorgestrel implant. A prospective, observational study, conducted in the family planning clinic, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at King Hussein Medical Center. Seventy four acceptors were enrolled during a 6 month recruitment period. Two perspective questionnaires were administered to each acceptor. The first was administered at the time of acceptance and the second was administered after 6 months of method use. The most important reasons to choose the method were length of protection [58%], dissatisfaction with past contraceptive methods [54%] and perceived fewer side effects of the method [43%]. The majority of acceptors [85%] were satisfied and desired continuous use. The most commonly experienced side effects were psychological effects [47%], but bleeding disturbances [64%], headache [54.5%] and weight changes [45.5%] were the most frequently cited reasons for discontinuation. Rumors contributed indirectly [25%] for stopping the method. Subdermal levonorgestrel implant is an acceptable method of contraception. Proper counseling and user support are important aspects to increase user satisfaction