Vol. 3, Issue 6, Part I (2017)

Result: Majority 44% of the sample were using the Male Condoms followed by 18% of the IUCD users, 14% of Mala D, 13% use Calendar method, 4.5% use Mala N, 3.5% use Injectable, 2.5% use Withdrawal method and 0.5% use Emergency pills. There were no users of methods like Cervical caps, Sponges, Diaphragm, Female condom, Progesterone only Pills and Cervical Mucus method were found. 19.5% of the sample previously use other method of Temporary contraceptive method and changed to the current method due to facing of problems.67% of the sample faced problems with the use of current Temporary contraceptive method. Major problems face by the Male condom users are Diminish Sexual Pleasure, Itching, Rashes. Oral pills users complaints of Nausea, Intermenstrual spotting, Dizziness, Weight gain, Headache, Decrease libido as major complaints. Dizziness is the major complaint of Injectable users. Pain in abdomen, Hip and back, heavy menstrual bleeding, Weight loss etc. are major complaints of IUCDs users. Natural method user’s complaints of Difficulty to practice and unplanned pregnancy as major complaints. Demographic variables Income, Religion, Decision related to family planning and Number of children were found to have association with the use Temporary contraceptive method.

Conclusion: The study findings shows that Male Condom is the most preferred method of Temporary contraceptive method and each method is associated with one or the other problem.