At A Glance: Convenient. Must remember to take daily. Discreet. 99% effective if taken perfectly; 91% effective with typical use. Many hormonal combinations for women with different needs. Easy to stop at any time. Most pills are available at leading drugstores. Either 21 or 28 pills per cycle available. What Is It Oral contraceptive pills […]
The pill is the leading contraceptive choice among women in the Philippines, perhaps because of how accessible and easy it is to use. Are you interested in taking pills? Before deciding which one you’ll take, it’s also to know a bit more information about the different types. Types of pills There are primarily two types […]
Oral contraceptive pills are easy to use and beneficial in several ways. They provide safe, convenient, and effective protection against pregnancy, so it’s no surprise why a lot of women prefer this method. But before you set your eyes on the pill, here’s what to expect first so that there are no surprises. You may […]
Oral contraceptive pills or “pills” contain the hormones estrogen and progestin that mimic the hormones women naturally produce. These hormones do a couple of things to ensure that pregnancy is not going to happen: they stop the ovaries from producing eggs for ovulation so that there’s no egg for the sperm to fertilize; they make […]
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 […]
