Local Contraceptives

Looking up contraceptives online can be tough, especially when figuring out which of them you can actually find and access in the Philippines. Luckily, Juls compiled all the information you'd want to start with: from the effectiveness of each contraceptive down to how they're used. Based on the Department of Health's 2023 guidelines and what's available at barangay health centers in Manila, you can explore your options and and make informed choices that's right for you! If you feel unfamiliar with the topic, scroll down and check for words you might encounter.

Condoms

98% Effective

Used on contact

Birth Control Pills

99.7% Effective

Taken on routine

Mini Pills

93-97% Effective

Taken on routine

Emergency Contraception

Effectiveness Differs

Done on circumstance

Injectables

98% Effective

Taken on a schedule

Implants

99.9% Effective

Done on procedure

Intrauterine Device (IUD)

99% Effective

Done on procedure

Calendar Method

~77% Effective

Natural Contraception

Words you might encounter

Some words in these pages may be unfamiliar to you. Here's a bit of what you need to know! If you're ready to learn, you can always jump back up!

Progestin

A synthetic form of the female hormone progesterone used in various contraceptives. It works by mimicking certain effects of pregnancy without actually causing one.

Estrogen

A hormone responsible for developing sexual characteristics, more so in women.

STIs

Short for Sexually Transmitted Infections.