Women below the age of 30 are incredibly fertile because this is the peak of their ability to get pregnant. A lot of women still ask whether using contraceptives will negatively affect their chances of getting pregnant in the future—fortunately, they don’t affect fertility at all. Reversible contraceptive methods will protect you against pregnancy while […]
Weighing in the pros and cons of using pills could be complicated, especially if you’re very concerned about gaining weight. Have you ever quit taking the pill because you heard someone got fat from using it? People who had bad experiences with contraception are exceptions, and does not mean that everyone will definitely go through […]
No, irregular periods or completely having no periods does not cause any harm to your health or put you at risk for anything. Furthermore, having lighter, irregular, or no periods at all while using a contraceptive method does not affect your fertility if you decide to stop using contraceptives later on. Lighter or no periods […]
In regards to contraception and body weight, not all methods are created equal. Being overweight or obese and how it can affect people’s health in various ways has always been discussed—but what about when it comes to contraception? Fortunately, body fat doesn’t matter for most methods, including the IUD, injectables, implants, and condoms; these methods […]
If you don’t want to put hormones in your body, there are still other contraceptive methods that you can use! The most popular and widely available method is the condom, which is very effective in protecting you from STIs and unplanned pregnancy, as well as making your sex life more fun because of the various […]
For most women, hormonal contraceptive methods—the pill, injectable, or implant—have helped them experience less painful periods than those who don’t use these kinds of methods. The reason for this is because hormonal contraceptives make the lining of the uterus thinner, which makes periods lighter because there is less to shed. One reminder regarding the injectable: […]
Hormone-based contraceptive methods (such as the oral contraceptive pills, implants, and injectables) are safe for most women who are 35 and older—but if you smoke or have a history of certain health conditions, then there may be risks posed. If you smoke and take oral contraceptive pills or other contraceptive methods that involve hormones, your […]
At A Glance: Also known as tubal ligation. Prevents pregnancy permanently. Surgery is usually fast, and recovery is easy. Does not cause hormonal changes. 99% effective. One of the leading contraceptive methods among women in the Philippines. What Is It In simpler terms, sterilization is a medical procedure that terminates the body’s ability to reproduce. […]
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: 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 […]
