Problems with previous use of hormonal contraception: N = 741; this only includes those women with hormonal contraceptive experience.
| PROBLEM | IMMIGRANTS (N = 308), N (%) | NONIMMIGRANTS (N = 433), N (%) | P VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight gain | 95 (30.8) | 208 (47.8) | < .001 |
| Irritable or moody | 89 (28.9) | 191 (43.9) | < .001 |
| Headaches | 53 (17.2) | 110 (25.3) | .008 |
| Nausea | 54 (17.5) | 103 (23.7) | .043 |
| Decreased interest in sex | 51 (16.6) | 103 (23.7) | .018 |
| Irregular bleeding | 40 (13.0) | 91 (20.9) | .006 |