A lot of women use the pill for contraception. No surprise here because it is a reliable contraceptive method! They’re also very easy to use. Just pop a pill every day at the same time, and you’re all good! It’s over 99% effective in protecting you against pregnancy if you take them correctly and consistently. […]
Oral contraceptive pills are the leading modern contraceptive method in the Philippines. In fact, 51% of Filipino women who use contraceptives take pills. Pills are over 96 to 99 percent effective (depending on what kind you take) when taken “perfectly”, but becomes 91 percent effective with “typical” use. But wait, do you know what “typical […]
You can take your contraceptive pills at any convenient time you want. What matters is that you consistently take it at around the same time every day. If you’re wondering whether it’s possible and safe to change the timing, you absolutely can do so. But, it’s important to do it properly so you’re still fully […]
When doctors ask “what other medicines do you take,” or “do you currently have maintenance medications,” they’re discerning whether any medication might affect your contraceptive pills or vice versa. There are some medicines that will not work well if taken with another medication. The same thing applies to hormonal contraceptives, especially pills. That’s why it’s […]
Breakthrough bleeding is abnormal bleeding or spotting that happens in between periods. It’s quite common during the first few months using oral contraceptive pills. It can also be caused by switching to a different contraceptive method or to a pill with a different estrogen dose. […]
Even if you take the pills yourself, separating the truth from the nonsense can be difficult. Here are the top myths about the pills in the Philippines. Myth #1 The pill makes you gain weight. Studies have proven that the modern pills generally do NOT cause weight gain. Those who still believe that weight gain […]
At A Glance: Three months of protection against pregnancy in one dose. Injected by a health practitioner. Unnoticeable. Irregular periods (or no periods) may occur. 99% effective if you get the shot perfectly on time. What Is It The contraceptive injectable, or known as Depo or injectables, prevents pregnancy by releasing the hormone progestin. The […]
At A Glance: Small plastic and copper device inserted in the uterus to prevent pregnancy. Lasts up to 10 years. Hormone-free. Visit to healthcare provider required. Discreet. Very cost-effective. 99% effective What Is It A copper IUD (intrauterine device) is a small piece of flexible plastic wrapped in copper that offers up to ten years […]
Sex and contraception might be the last thing you want to think about after giving birth, but planning postpartum contraception is also part of your postnatal care. As soon as three weeks after childbirth, you can already get pregnant once again even if you’re breastfeeding and haven’t gotten back your periods yet. Unless you want […]
Your body went through a roller coaster ride of changes during pregnancy, and breastfeeding is another adventure on its own. Whether you’re planning to have another baby or not, you may want to give yourself some time to rest and recover before having another pregnancy. You may have heard that breastfeeding itself can prevent a […]
