1 Midwifery Student, Midwifery Study Program, Faculty of Medicine, University of Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia.
2 Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia.
3 Department of Midwifery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia.
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2025, 25(01), 1634-1638
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2025.25.1.0208
Received on 09 December 2024; revised on 19 January 2025; accepted on 22 January 2025
Weight gain is one of the common side effects reported by users of injectable contraception, particularly the DMPA type containing the hormone progesterone. This study aims to analyze the factors influencing weight gain among users of injectable contraception. Through a literature review, the study identifies those hormonal factors, duration of use, diet, physical activity, age, and psychological and social factors that play significant roles in weight changes. Progesterone can stimulate the appetite control center in the hypothalamus, increasing appetite and affecting body metabolism. The longer the duration of use, the more significant the weight gain. Lifestyle factors, such as high-calorie diets and low physical activity, exacerbate the hormonal side effects
Injectable Contraception; Weight Gain; Progesterone Hormone; Duration of Use; Lifestyle
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Della Ayu Rahmadani, Gatut Hardianto and Ratna Dwi Jayanti. Factors affecting weight gain among injectable contraceptive users in Indonesia: A Literature Review. World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2025, 25(01), 1634-1638. Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2025.25.1.0208.
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