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Your Health

September 27

Althea Pills Benefits, Side Effects and Price

Many women like Althea pills because of the reasonable price.

Updated on September 27, 2023Kung gusto mong basahin ang nakasulat dito sa Tagalog, mag-click lamang dito.Taking contraceptive pills is one of the most effective forms of preventing pregnancies. Althea is one of the most popular brands of "combination pills," which means it contains
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November 13

Unisex Condom: What It Is And How It Works

A company in Malaysia has created a condom that males and females can both wear.

You'll be surprised that when it comes to birth control, many parents swear by the withdrawal method. While it's the least effective way of preventing pregnancy, it's preferred by moms who don't want to take contraceptive pills and dads who dislike using
Your Health

May 27

Common Misunderstandings Doctors Confront About Contraception And Preventing Pregnancy

A doctor sets the record straight about misconceptions about contraception and pregnancy.
Love & Relationships

November 13

Vasectomy: A Pinoy Dad's Experience

He adds that it would be selfish of him to ask his wife to get a ligation.

Choosing permanent contraception — whether tubal ligation or vasectomy — is difficult for spouses. Often, the burden goes to the wife to undergo the procedure. But one husband who dared to have a vasectomy says mothers have endured enough in pregnancy and
Your Health

October 1

Birth Control Pills: What Pinay Moms Think of It

Most moms on our Smart Parenting Village choose this type of birth control.

Among all the contraceptive methods, taking “The Pill” or birth control pills is one of the more popular choices of moms. But while it is easily available in pharmacies, you must consult with an OB-GYN first or go to the nearest health
Your Health

September 30

IUD: What It Is, Where to Get It, Cost, and Side Effects

The IUD is called a “set-it-and-forget-it” type of birth control.

There are many different reasons couples want to delay adding another member to their family — desire for a smaller family, a previous difficult delivery, wanting an ideal birth spacing, or financial considerations. Whatever the reason, there are plenty of contraceptive methods available to moms who would
Your Health

August 23

Daphne Pills: Paano Ito Gamitin at Ang Karanasan ng Mommies Dito

Alamin kung bakit Daphne ang pinipiling contraceptive ng mga breastfeeding mommy.

Kung gusto mo munang paghahandaan ang iyong pagbubuntis o ang susunod na pagbubuntis, wala kang dapat ipag-alala dahil maraming uri ng family planning methods na maaaring pagpilian. Isa na rito ang paggamit ng oral contraceptives o ang "pill". Maraming brands ang mabibili
Your Health

August 16

Mga Alternatibo sa Morning-After Pill sa Pilipinas

Ang Pilipinas ay isa sa 22 bansang hindi nagpapahintulot ng pagbebenta ng morning-after pill.

Nakakagulat ang datos na nagsasabing ang "morning-after Philippines" ay katagang madalas i-search online. Ito ay dahil madaling solusyon ang emergency contraception (gaya ng morning-after pill) sa mga kababaihang nakipagtalik nang walang proteksyon, pati sa mga pagkakataong hindi naging matagumpay ang paggamit ng
Your Health

July 24

Bakit Pinipili ng Karamihan ang Althea Contraceptive Pills

Bukod sa presyo, ang pagiging hiyang ang dahilan sa pagpili ng pills na iinumin ng isang babae

Isa sa mga pinaka-epektibong paraan para hindi mabuntis ang isang babae ay ang pag-inom ng contraceptive pills. Ang Althea ay isang sikat na brand ng “combination pills,” na ang ibig sabihin ay naglalaman ito ng dalawang klase ng hormones: estrogen at progestin.
Getting Pregnant

May 2

Pregnancy after tubal ligation

Changed your mind? An ob-gyn specialist tells us what can help you get pregnant after the procedure

Next to marriage, most couples I know look to having kids in their near (or distant) future. Many of them say that having kids in the equation gives them more purpose and their union, a more profound meaning (one of the goals
Your Health

December 3

Trust Pills Low-Cost Combination Birth Control Pills

Find out if this inexpensive brand is as effective as other birth control pills.

Kung gusto mong basahin ang nakasulat dito sa Tagalog, mag-click lamang dito.Birth control pills can get expensive with some brands priced at almost a thousand pesos per pack, which might be one of the reasons why women are discouraged to use it
Your Health

November 21

Yaz Pills Review: Benefits, Side Effects and Price

Yaz contains two female hormones: ethinyl estradiol (an estrogen) and drospirenone (a progestin).

While birth control pills are primarily taken to prevent pregnancy, doctors have also been prescribing contraceptive pills for various other conditions, like managing polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and endometriosis, regulating periods, and clearing out acne. Yaz pills, manufactured by Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals,
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October 17

Daphne Pills for Breastfeeding Moms Instruction

Find out why Daphne is a popular choice for breastfeeding moms.

Kung gusto mong basahin ang nakasulat dito sa Tagalog, mag-click lamang dito.Whether you want to give yourself some time before getting pregnant or you want to space out your pregnancies, know that you have a number of family planning methods to choose
Your Health

October 12

How to Use Contraceptive Pills After Childbirth for the First Time

Women should know how to use contraceptive pills especially when it comes to their reproductive health.

How to use contraceptive pills is knowledge all women need to know. It is a mistake to think it's only taken or used to prevent pregnancy. Contraception can help regulate menstruation for those who have irregular periods, ease menstrual pain, and even
Your Health

September 4

All About Birth Control Implants: Find Out if This Is for You

DOH calls it "Family Planning Implant" and it's a matchstick-sized capsule inserted under the skin in the upper arm.

Many go to Parent Chat and our Facebook page to ask about the different birth control methods. “How do I use contraceptive pills?” or “Do injectables really work?” or “What are my options aside from natural family planning?”Birth control choices are plenty,
Breastfeeding

September 29

Safe Birth Control Methods for Breastfeeding Moms

Experts weigh in on the best and safest birth options for nursing moms.

On our Facebook, we get a lot of messages asking how high the chances are of getting pregnant right after childbirth. Well, it's pretty high. In fact, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecology (ACOG) warns ovulation can return even BEFORE you
Breastfeeding

June 5

7 Really Good Reasons Why You Should Not Give Up On Breastfeeding

The liquid gold doesn't just benefit your baby. It's good for your health, too, moms!

You already know why breastfeeding is best for your baby. There are its undisputed benefits -- antibodies that protect newborns from illnesses and cash savings that could have been spent on formula and sterilizer. But it's also not a secret that moms
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May 22

Filipino Women Have Only 23 Contraceptive Brands Left Available

As the Supreme Court stands fast on its TRO, women's options are running out.

We've been warned that contraceptives for women may soon be unavailable, a dilemma that began in 2015, when a group called Alliance for the Family Foundation Philippines filed a complaint with the Supreme Court (SC). The group has alleged that certain contraceptive implants
Your Health

April 20

PH Is Running Out of Contraceptives: Why You Should Be Alarmed

Contraceptives are not only for family planning. It is prescribed for women with reproductive health issues including the ability to get pregnant.

It took 14 years for our lawmakers to pass the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012 (RRPH or RH Law). And, finally earlier this year, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte signed Executive Order 12 (EO 12), so the RH law can, at
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March 15

The Condom May Be The Only Contraceptive Option Left By 2020

The TRO that prevents the government from buying, selling or advertising other kinds of contraceptive has yet to be lifted.

Department of Health (DOH) undersecretary Dr. Gerard Bayugo warned that by 2020, the condom will be the only contraceptive available for Filipino couples who want to plan their families," reports Mayen Jaymalin in The Philippine Star. Bayugo echoes the cautionary announcement made by

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