{"id":6521,"date":"2025-01-11T05:57:08","date_gmt":"2025-01-11T05:57:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/?p=6521"},"modified":"2025-01-13T01:07:20","modified_gmt":"2025-01-13T01:07:20","slug":"choosing-the-right-contraceptive-for-your-lifestyle-in-philippines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/choosing-the-right-contraceptive-for-your-lifestyle-in-philippines\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing the Right Contraceptive for Your Lifestyle in Philippines-2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As shared in a journal published in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC6657820\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Library of Medicine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, there\u2019s been a noticeable barrier when it comes to accessing family planning services in the Philippines. Regardless of the fact that family programs have already begun as far as 1971, it is due to religious views, local governance, and legal matters that has prevented its effective implementation even in modern times.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditional birth control methods are what Filipino couples usually do in order to avoid pregnancy. However, compared to modern contraceptive methods, this is less effective as failure rates are said to be highest when it comes to relying on periodic abstinence and withdrawal, both which fall under the category of traditional contraceptive methods.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/choosing-the-right-contraceptive-for-your-lifestyle-in-philippines\/#Misconceptions_About_Contraceptives\" title=\"Misconceptions About Contraceptives\">Misconceptions About Contraceptives<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/choosing-the-right-contraceptive-for-your-lifestyle-in-philippines\/#Whats_the_Right_Contraceptive_method_in_Philippines_For_You_2025\" title=\"What\u2019s the Right Contraceptive method in Philippines For You 2025\">What\u2019s the Right Contraceptive method in Philippines For You 2025<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/choosing-the-right-contraceptive-for-your-lifestyle-in-philippines\/#Short-acting_Reversible_Contraception\" title=\"Short-acting Reversible Contraception\">Short-acting Reversible Contraception<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-4\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-4\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/choosing-the-right-contraceptive-for-your-lifestyle-in-philippines\/#Condoms\" title=\"Condoms\">Condoms<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/choosing-the-right-contraceptive-for-your-lifestyle-in-philippines\/#Birth_control_pills\" title=\"Birth control pills\">Birth control pills<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/choosing-the-right-contraceptive-for-your-lifestyle-in-philippines\/#Diaphragm\" title=\"Diaphragm\">Diaphragm<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/choosing-the-right-contraceptive-for-your-lifestyle-in-philippines\/#Contraceptive_Patch\" title=\"Contraceptive Patch\">Contraceptive Patch<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/choosing-the-right-contraceptive-for-your-lifestyle-in-philippines\/#Vaginal_ring\" title=\"Vaginal ring\">Vaginal ring<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/choosing-the-right-contraceptive-for-your-lifestyle-in-philippines\/#Long-acting_Reversible_Contraception\" title=\"Long-acting Reversible Contraception\">Long-acting Reversible Contraception<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-4\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-4\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/choosing-the-right-contraceptive-for-your-lifestyle-in-philippines\/#Injectable_contraceptives\" title=\"Injectable contraceptives\">Injectable contraceptives<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/choosing-the-right-contraceptive-for-your-lifestyle-in-philippines\/#Contraceptive_Implants\" title=\"Contraceptive Implants\">Contraceptive Implants<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/choosing-the-right-contraceptive-for-your-lifestyle-in-philippines\/#Intrauterine_device_IUD\" title=\"Intrauterine device (IUD)\">Intrauterine device (IUD)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/choosing-the-right-contraceptive-for-your-lifestyle-in-philippines\/#Permanent_Contraception\" title=\"Permanent Contraception\">Permanent Contraception<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-4\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-4\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/choosing-the-right-contraceptive-for-your-lifestyle-in-philippines\/#Tubal_ligation\" title=\"Tubal ligation\">Tubal ligation<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/choosing-the-right-contraceptive-for-your-lifestyle-in-philippines\/#Vasectomy\" title=\"Vasectomy\">Vasectomy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/choosing-the-right-contraceptive-for-your-lifestyle-in-philippines\/#Emergency_Contraception_in_Philippines\" title=\"Emergency Contraception in Philippines\">Emergency Contraception in Philippines<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-4\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-4\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/choosing-the-right-contraceptive-for-your-lifestyle-in-philippines\/#Morning-after_pills\" title=\"Morning-after pills\">Morning-after pills<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/choosing-the-right-contraceptive-for-your-lifestyle-in-philippines\/#Yuzpe_method\" title=\"Yuzpe method\">Yuzpe method<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Misconceptions_About_Contraceptives\"><\/span><b>Misconceptions About Contraceptives<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">False understanding about contraceptives in the Philippines is one of the reasons why people are still hesitant in using birth control and even being merely informed about the topic. However, contraceptives can also be beneficial for women who have troubles with their reproductive health, as using contraceptives can lessen period symptoms and regulate the menstrual cycles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following are misconceptions about contraception and birth control that you might have heard of before:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Contraception is the same as abortion<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: This is false. Contraception is not the same as abortion since contraceptives \u2014 including morning-after pills \u2014 cannot terminate pregnancy. It can only prevent ovulation which stops pregnancy from occurring in the first place.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Contraceptives encourage promiscuity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: This is false. In fact, contrary to this belief, using contraceptives is actually a smart way of planning for your own future. It lets you avoid pregnancy in a responsible manner and prevents you from contracting any sexually transmitted disease.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Contraceptives can cause infertility<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: This is false. Once you stop using contraceptives, your fertility goes back to normal. A method that only affects your fertility for a longer period of time is a contraception injection, but it only delays your fertility for over a year.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Contraceptives can cause hormonal balance to the point of making you go \u201ccrazy\u201d: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is false. Although certain birth control does cause hormonal balance, it\u2019s not severe to the point of making someone go crazy.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Contraceptives can cause cancer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: There is no proven link between contraceptives and cancer. The risk of developing ovarian, endometrial, and colorectal cancer can even be reduced if you take birth control pills.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Contraceptives can cause birth defects on infants: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is false. There has been no evidence that would suggest contraceptives can be the reason why infants may have birth defects.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite how the use of birth control has its own risks, it doesn\u2019t match the risks involved in giving birth. Hence, being aware of modern contraceptive methods is significant as not only a part of family planning, but in taking care of your sexual well-being.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_Right_Contraceptive_method_in_Philippines_For_You_2025\"><\/span><b>What\u2019s the Right Contraceptive method in Philippines For You 2025<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a lot of contraceptive options in the Philippines that you can choose from depending on what you need and what your daily life demands. For some, having a consistent schedule in taking birth control would work best, while others who have busy lives may prefer a low-maintenance method that wouldn\u2019t need to be followed up frequently.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Short-acting_Reversible_Contraception\"><\/span><b>Short-acting Reversible Contraception<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For both men and women, there are short-acting reversible contraception methods in the Philippines for people who want to have the choice of easily switching back to not using birth control. This means that resorting to these methods would prevent pregnancy only if you remember to use them consistently or on a daily basis.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Condoms\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Condoms<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/sexual-wellness\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-6529 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/high-angle-pile-condoms-pink-background-300x225.png\" alt=\"condom contraception method\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/high-angle-pile-condoms-pink-background-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/high-angle-pile-condoms-pink-background-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/high-angle-pile-condoms-pink-background-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/high-angle-pile-condoms-pink-background-1536x1152.png 1536w, https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/high-angle-pile-condoms-pink-background-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/high-angle-pile-condoms-pink-background.png 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/sexual-wellness\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Condoms<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are contraceptives for men that serve as a barrier between bodies. It\u2019s a loose-fitting pouch that prevents semen from entering the vagina and fertilizing the egg. It also prevents the risk of being infected with sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) or infections (STIs).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Effectiveness: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">87% effective. There can be cases wherein the condom may be used incorrectly or tear in the middle of sexual intercourse.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Best for<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Men with different sexual partners, as this can prevent getting STDs or STIs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women with male partners who do not like to take oral contraceptives because of the hormonal side effects it brings<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/online-medicine\/contraceptives\/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=contraceptives\" rel=\"nofollow\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5049 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/ADS-IN-BLOGS-300x37.png\" alt=\"morning after pill in Philippines\" width=\"657\" height=\"81\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/ADS-IN-BLOGS-300x37.png 300w, https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/ADS-IN-BLOGS-1024x126.png 1024w, https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/ADS-IN-BLOGS-768x95.png 768w, https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/ADS-IN-BLOGS-1536x189.png 1536w, https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/ADS-IN-BLOGS-2048x253.png 2048w, https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/ADS-IN-BLOGS-150x19.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 657px) 100vw, 657px\" \/><\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Birth_control_pills\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Birth control pills<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-6528 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/contraceptive-pills-300x200.png\" alt=\"contraceptive pills method\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/contraceptive-pills-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/contraceptive-pills-1024x684.png 1024w, https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/contraceptive-pills-768x513.png 768w, https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/contraceptive-pills-1536x1025.png 1536w, https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/contraceptive-pills-150x100.png 150w, https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/contraceptive-pills.png 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Also known as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">oral contraceptives<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/online-medicine\/contraceptives\/\">birth control pills<\/a><\/strong> are contraceptives for women that contain hormones that prevent pregnancy by stopping ovulation, thickening the cervical mucus, and altering the walls of your uterus so that the egg can\u2019t attach itself on it. Aside from acting as a contraception, it can also help in treating acne, endometriosis, severe period symptoms, and reduce the risk of developing ovarian and uterine cancer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the most commonly used contraceptive in the Philippines.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Effectiveness: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">99% effective \u2014 only if you use it consistently.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Best for<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women who has PCOS\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women who want to improve their sexual health and the regularity of their menstrual cycle<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women who want to improve their skin health, such as reducing acne and excessive hair growth<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Also Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/how-long-you-can-take-birth-control-pills\/\">Is There a Limit to How Long You Can Take Birth Control Pills?<\/a><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diaphragm\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Diaphragm<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A flexible and shallow silicone cup that works as a contraceptive for women by bending it half and inserting it inside the vagina to cover the cervix, thus stopping the sperm from fertilizing the egg. It works best if paired with another contraceptive called spermicide, a cream or gel that actively kills sperm.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Effectiveness<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">83% effective. Incorrect use can significantly lessen its effectiveness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Best for<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women who are willing to take the responsibility of using protection before sex<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women who don\u2019t want to experience hormonal changes or side effects when using hormonal contraceptives<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women who want to be discreet with their birth control method<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women who want a contraceptive that doesn\u2019t need to be consistently taken every day<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contraceptive_Patch\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Contraceptive Patch<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also known as a birth control patch, this is a contraceptive for women \u2014 a thin, beige, and sticky patch that is placed either on the shoulder, upper arm, above the buttocks, abdomen below the belly button, and upper back near the shoulder blade. It can prevent pregnancy by releasing hormones through the skin and into the bloodstream. It should be worn for three weeks before removing it for one week wherein you may get your period.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Effectiveness: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">92% effective. You need to make sure that you\u2019re applying the patch correctly and changing it right on schedule.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Best for<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women who want a painless option for a contraceptive<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women who have trouble taking swallowing oral contraceptives<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women who want to improve their sexual health and the regularity of their menstrual cycle\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women who want a contraceptive that doesn\u2019t need to be consistently taken every day or used only before sex<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vaginal_ring\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Vaginal ring<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-6527 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/reproductive-health-supplies-coalition-V81JmE4CY3U-unsplash-300x202.jpg\" alt=\"Vaginal ring contraception method\" width=\"300\" height=\"202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/reproductive-health-supplies-coalition-V81JmE4CY3U-unsplash-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/reproductive-health-supplies-coalition-V81JmE4CY3U-unsplash-1024x688.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/reproductive-health-supplies-coalition-V81JmE4CY3U-unsplash-768x516.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/reproductive-health-supplies-coalition-V81JmE4CY3U-unsplash-1536x1032.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/reproductive-health-supplies-coalition-V81JmE4CY3U-unsplash-2048x1376.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/reproductive-health-supplies-coalition-V81JmE4CY3U-unsplash-150x101.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes pertained to as a birth control ring, this contraceptive for women is a flexible ring that is inserted inside the vagina and placed along your vaginal lining where the hormones will also be absorbed. These hormones will prevent pregnancy by stopping ovulation, thickening cervical mucus which will make it difficult for the sperm to reach the egg, and changing the uterus wall that restrains the egg from attaching itself on it. It ought to stay inside your vagina for three weeks and discarded the following week.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Effectiveness: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">91% effective. Incorrect use can significantly lessen its effectiveness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Best for<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women who are willing to take the responsibility of using protection before sex<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women who cannot take oral contraceptives due to gastrointestinal issues<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women with latex allergies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women who prefer to have less hormonal side effects<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women who want to be discreet with their birth control method<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women who want a contraceptive that doesn\u2019t need to be consistently taken every day<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Long-acting_Reversible_Contraception\"><\/span><b>Long-acting Reversible Contraception<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes referred to as LARCs, these methods can provide protection from unwanted pregnancy for over 3 to 12 years. It\u2019s convenient for those wanting to opt for a contraception method that doesn\u2019t require a schedule or to be taken consistently in order to work. To have access to these contraceptive methods in the Philippines, talk with your doctor first in order to get a prescription and have yourself be guided accordingly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Injectable_contraceptives\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Injectable contraceptives<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another type of contraceptive for women, this is also known as birth control shots or the depo shot. It contains the hormonal medication called depot medroxyprogesterone acetate which provides protection against pregnancy for up to 14 weeks (however you may need to receive a shot every 12 weeks) and is injected to either your arm or buttocks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Effectiveness:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">94% effective. You only need to make sure to be injected within the right schedule.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Best for<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women who want long-term protection from pregnancy (3 months)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women who are breastfeeding<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women who want to be discreet with their birth control method<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women who want a contraceptive that doesn\u2019t need to be consistently taken every day or used only before sex<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contraceptive_Implants\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Contraceptive Implants<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can also be referred to as birth control implants, this contraceptive for women is a small and flexible device similar to a rod that gradually releases hormones to your bloodstream, preventing pregnancy for up to 3 years (sometimes even 5 years). It\u2019s inserted in the inside of your upper arm by your healthcare provider and can be removed at any time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Effectiveness: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">99% effective.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Best for<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women who want long-term protection from pregnancy (3 to 5 years)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women who are breastfeeding<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women who can\u2019t use estrogen-containing birth control<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women who want to be discreet with their birth control method<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women who want a contraceptive that doesn\u2019t need to be taken every day or use before sex<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Intrauterine_device_IUD\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Intrauterine device (IUD)<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A birth control device that is inserted into the uterus. It works as a contraceptive for women by triggering an immune response which inflames the uterus and causes it to create an environment that can kill sperm. IUDs can work from 3 to 10 years depending on the kind of IUD inserted in your uterus.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Effectiveness:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">99% effective.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Best for<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women who want long-term protection from pregnancy (3 to 10 years)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women who want to be discreet with their birth control method<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women who want a contraceptive that doesn\u2019t need to be consistently taken every day or used only before sex<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Permanent_Contraception\"><\/span><b>Permanent Contraception<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both men and women can opt to choose a birth control method that can prevent them from conceiving children for good. There are hospitals that offer these services and clinics who can offer these contraception methods in the Philippines for free.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tubal_ligation\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Tubal ligation<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-6525 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/reproductive-health-supplies-coalition-Is-oKcKl7d0-unsplash-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Tubal ligation contraception method\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/reproductive-health-supplies-coalition-Is-oKcKl7d0-unsplash-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/reproductive-health-supplies-coalition-Is-oKcKl7d0-unsplash-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/reproductive-health-supplies-coalition-Is-oKcKl7d0-unsplash-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/reproductive-health-supplies-coalition-Is-oKcKl7d0-unsplash-1536x1153.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/reproductive-health-supplies-coalition-Is-oKcKl7d0-unsplash-2048x1538.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/reproductive-health-supplies-coalition-Is-oKcKl7d0-unsplash-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also called tubal sterilization or female sterilization, this contraceptive procedure for women involves cutting, blocking, or sealing off the fallopian tube which erases the possibility of the egg being fertilized by a sperm. This is an irreversible method, and can be done after vaginal childbirth, a Cesarean delivery (C-section), or another kind of abdominal surgery.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Effectiveness:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">99% effective.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Best for<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women who permanently don\u2019t want to get pregnant anymore<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vasectomy\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>Vasectomy<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A surgical contraceptive procedure for men wherein the vas deferens (tubes that carry sperm) are cut and closed off. This prevents the sperm from leaving the body and fertilizing the egg. Semen samples may still be taken every now and then to ensure that the surgery was a success. Although this procedure is reversible, it can be more expensive and doesn\u2019t guarantee that you\u2019ll be able to conceive a child, especially if it\u2019s been a considerable amount of time since you had a vasectomy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Effectiveness: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">99% effective.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Best for<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Men who permanently don\u2019t want to have children<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women with male partners who cannot take or undergo contraceptives<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Emergency_Contraception_in_Philippines\"><\/span><b>Emergency Contraception in Philippines<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In cases when accidental unprotected sex occurs, it\u2019s good to have a backup plan that you can resort to in order to prevent pregnancy from happening. However, it\u2019s worth noting emergency contraceptives in the Philippines are <\/span><b>not <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">available because of lack of supplies, lack of knowledge from the people, and legal restrictions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As of now, no emergency contraceptives in the Philippines have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Morning-after_pills\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Morning-after pills<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a contraceptive for women in the form of an oral birth control that should be taken within 72 hours after having unprotected sexual intercourse. You can even take it up to 120 hours (5 days) after engaging in unprotected sex.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Effectiveness:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">85% effective. It\u2019s more effective the sooner you take it \u2014 and cannot work once implantation or fertilization has already happened.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Best for<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women who are looking for a backup plan after engaging in unprotected sex without the use of contraceptives prior<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Yuzpe_method\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Yuzpe method<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Currently, this is the only option available for emergency contraception in the Philippines and works as an alternative for the morning-after pill. It involves taking two oral contraceptives that contain ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel, and then two more after 12 hours have passed. This should be done within 72 hours after having unprotected sex.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Effectiveness: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">56% to 86% effective. It\u2019s more effective the sooner you do it \u2014 and cannot work once implantation or fertilization has already happened.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Best for<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women who are looking for a backup plan after engaging in unprotected sex without the use of contraceptives prior<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>In Summary<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are short-acting contraceptives, long-acting contraceptives, and emergency contraceptives in the Philippines that can be used before and after having sex. As all of us have different lifestyles and needs, we should look for the type of birth control that is convenient, cost-effective, easy on the budget, and can serve as an effective prevention for unwanted pregnancy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take note that contraceptive pills are <\/span><b>not <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the same as abortion pills. Abortion pills in the Philippines are not allowed and are considered illegal. Birth control pills only prevent pregnancy from happening \u2014 not terminate pregnancy or expulse an embryo or fetus, which abortion can do.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Further, before using or taking any kind of contraceptive, always remember to consult first with your healthcare provider. The information we\u2019ve provided you is only a guide to help you choose what best contraceptive is suited for you. It\u2019s still highly recommended to have a conversation\u00a0 with your doctor about birth control to see what kind of contraceptive is aligned with what you need and ideal for your body\u2019s wellness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To find the best <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">contraceptive pills<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the Philippines at an affordable price, you can visit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getmeds Online Pharmacy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> where they offer birth control pills for women, <a href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/over-the-counter\/\">over-the-counter products<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/order-medicine\/\">prescription medicine<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As shared in a journal published in the National Library of Medicine, there\u2019s been a noticeable barrier when it comes to accessing family planning services in the Philippines. 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