Let’s talk about a common yet often misunderstood condition that affects millions of people worldwide: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, or PCOS. What’s PCOS Anyway? Well, PCOS is a condition in which the ovaries produce too many androgens, or male sex hormones, that are usually present in women in just small amounts. It can manifest differently from […]
Overtime, you might realize that you want to try a different contraceptive method because it doesn’t fit your lifestyle anymore, or for any other reason. It’s completely safe to switch methods, as long as you’ve talked to your doctor about it first. But there are different ways to start a new method, depending on what […]
Maybe you’re ready to have a baby or you’re no longer sexually active, that’s why you’re thinking of getting off contraception. Whatever the reason, you’ll want to do it safely. For some methods, you can completely stop using them whenever you want. But for others, you’ll need to see a healthcare provider. Pills You can […]
Glands in the endocrine system produce hormones. They are powerful chemicals that travel in the bloodstream and are responsible for many of your body’s processes. When there’s too little or too much hormones in the bloodstream, the slightest hormonal imbalance can cause significant effects throughout the body. For females, hormone levels fluctuate during puberty, menstruation, […]
Periods can often be a buzzkiller during events such as a camping trip, exams week, or an important business meeting. These are just some of the reasons why people may want to induce their periods earlier than expected. While there’s no guaranteed way to instantly make your period come within a day or two, you […]
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 […]
In instances where you need to resort to emergency contraception, you might find yourself hesitating to do it because of the many questions on your mind. Calm down, take a deep breath, and read some of the most common questions and answers about the Yuzpe Method below. These will help you ease your mind as you’ll […]
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 […]
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 […]
