Family Planning (FP) is having the desired number of children and when you want to have them by using

safe and effective modern methods. Proper birth spacing is having children 3 to 5 years apart, which is
best for the health of the mother, her child, and the family.

What contraceptives should you be aware of?

5 Contraceptives You Should Be Aware Of

1. Condoms
2. The Pill
3. Intrauterine Device
4. Permanent Contraception
5. Fertility Awareness

Ngayong Family Planning Month, importanteng pag-usapan ang iba’t ibang uri ng contraceptives. Ang
contraceptives ay mga paraan upang maiwasan ang pagbubuntis.

There are different types of contraceptives that you can use for protection during or after sexual
intercourse. If you think that these contraceptives did not work and that you may be pregnant, it would
be recommended that you take a pregnancy test and consult your doctor.

Ano-ano ang mga uri ng contraceptives na dapat mong malaman?

Condoms

Ang condom ay isa sa mga tinatawag na “barrier methods”. Bukod sa pagtulong sa paghadlang ng
pagkabuntis, nakakatulong rin ito laban sa Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). May dalawang klase ng
condoms: condoms na panlalaki at internal condoms na pambabae.

Isa pang klase ng contraceptive na dapat mo malaman ay ang hormonal contraceptives.

The Pill

Hormonal Contraceptives are used by women to prevent the development of their eggs, which will
prevent them from getting pregnant. The Pill has a 99% success rate if taken correctly. There is also an
Emergency Contraceptive Pill (ECP) that should be taken up to three days after unprotected sexual
intercourse.
Besides hormonal contraceptives and barrier contraceptives, there are types of devices that you can get
implanted for long-term use.

Intrauterine Device

Ang intrauterine device (IUD) ay tinatawag na Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC). Ito ay
nilalagay ng doktor sa uterus ng babae. Meron itong dalawang uri: may hormones at walang hormones.
Ang device na ito ay maaaring gamitin hanggang sampung taon.

Merong rin pangmahabaan na contraceptive para sa babae’t lalaki na hindi na pwedeng baguhin.

Permanent Contraception

Permanent Contraception is also called sterilisation. For men, it is called a vasectomy, and for women, it
is called tubal ligation. This needs to be done by licensed doctors in trusted hospitals. After these
procedures, any future pregnancies will not be possible. This procedure is extremely difficult and close
to impossible to reverse.

In addition to devices and pills, another type of contraception is simply being educated and aware of
your body.

Fertility Awareness

May anim na araw sa isang buwan na mas fertile ang katawan ng isang babae. Kung nasa fertile stage
ang babae, inirekomenda na huwag muna sila makipagtalik. Ito ay dahil may mas mataas na
pagkakataon na mabuntis ang babae kung siya ay fertile.

Ito ang iba’t ibang contraceptives na dapat mong malaman. Gamitin ang mga ito upang magawang
mabuti ang Family Planning.

Key Takeaway

Family planning is important in order to control the constant rise of the Philippines’ rate of population.
The subject aims to promote smart family planning by encouraging families to observe their own
lifestyle to see if they are ready to have another child. It also encourages long-term planning by teaching
families about proper birth spacing for the sake of the mother, but also for the rest of the family.

Contraceptives can help prevent pregnancy for sexually active partners. Talk to your doctor about the
different types of contraceptives to find the one best suited for you.

If you think that you are experiencing any symptoms of pregnancy, take a pregnancy test to confirm or
deny your suspicions.