“I felt my rights were violated”: Challenges with the discontinuation of provider-dependent contraceptive methods in Eastern Uganda

The findings underscore the need to uphold women's autonomy by improving access to removal services, and addressing systemic and provider-level barriers to discontinuation of IUDs/implants. Insertion cards should not be a mandatory requirement during discontinuation of contraceptives, while enhancing record-keeping systems can address the need for insertion cards. Respecting women's rights to discontinue contraceptives is essential for ensuring voluntary and sustained family planning use.