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This study conducted among the users of the Ivorian Association for Family Well-Being in Korhogo describes the libido\u2013sexual problems associated with the discontinuation of injectable contraceptives in former users. The objective of the study was to identify the factors that led to the abandonment of injectable contraceptives among female users of the Ivorian Association for Family Well-Being in Korhogo between 2018 and 2019.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Materials and methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>Qualitative data were collected from 15 former users (24\u201338 years old) of injectable contraceptives duration of 2\u20133 months. Additional data were collected from five health workers aged 35\u201360 years. In-depth interviews were conducted to explore the experience with injectable contraceptives and reasons for discontinuation. Following data collection, audio-recorded data were transcribed, translated, and coded using thematic analysis through an inductive approach.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>Side effects identified as associated with injectable contraceptives include libido\u2013sexual disorders, unusual bleeding, and weight gain. The most common reason for discontinuation were libido\u2013sexual disorders, which impacted the households\u2019 intimacy and provoked their abandonment or the change of contraceptive methods among injectable contraceptive users.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>Adverse events were dominated by libido\u2013sexual disorders, unusual bleeding, and weight gain leading to the abandonment or change of the contraceptive. These results suggest points of intervention for increasing continuation among users. 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