<![CDATA[Hormonal contraception is one of the contraceptive methods used to prevent pregnancy through the administration of hormones that affect ovulation and the reproductive system. The widespread use of hormonal contraception may be accompanied by various physical side effects that can potentially affect comfort and the continuation of contraceptive use. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between types of hormonal contraception and physical side effects among family planning acceptors at Kuta Alam Public Health Center, Banda Aceh City, in 2026. This study used a quantitative analytic method with a cross-sectional design and involved 120 active hormonal family planning acceptors. Data were collected using structured questionnaires and analyzed through univariate and bivariate analyses using the Chi-Square test with a significance level of α=0.05. The respondents consisted of 48 oral contraceptive pill users (40.0%), 48 injectable contraceptive users (40.0%), and 24 implant users (20.0%). The most frequently reported physical side effects were weight gain (80.8%), fertility disorders (67.5%), and acne (62.5%). Bivariate analysis showed significant associations between oral contraceptive pill use and menstrual disorders (p=0.038), injectable contraceptive use and weight gain (p=0.045), and implant use and dizziness or headache (p=0.037). Meanwhile, no significant associations were found between the type of hormonal contraception and fertility disorders, melasma or dark spots, nausea or vomiting, breast enlargement, and acne (p>0.05). It can be concluded that specific types of hormonal contraception are associated with particular physical side effects, namely oral contraceptive pills with menstrual disorders, injectable contraception with weight gain, and implants with dizziness or headache.]]>
