Adolescent pregnancy carries health, educational, and economic consequences that follow young Filipinas for the rest of their lives. In Eastern Visayas, a program built around youth leadership and stronger local governance is showing measurable progress, offering a model other regions may be able to follow
Research from Stockholm University suggests human eggs are not passive during fertilization. Instead, eggs release chemical signals that may attract some sperm more strongly than others, adding a new layer of complexity to human reproduction.
Family planning in the Philippines has long been framed as a women's concern. The data confirms it. Nearly 95% of contraceptives used in the country are for women. Men account for just 5% of the mix. This is not simply a cultural problem. It is a systems problem and programs are only beginning to address it.
The Philippines is seeing fewer births and a lower fertility rate. But the story is not just about choice. It reflects delayed marriage, schooling, economic realities, and better access to family planning.
Teenage pregnancy is declining among older teens but rising among younger girls. Here is what the latest data shows.
A clearer view of family planning in the Philippines with both percentages and estimated number of currently married women using each method.
A recent WHO study found that many women stop using contraceptives not because of side effects like bleeding or headaches, but because they feel it affects their sexual satisfaction and comfort. Experts say it’s time to talk honestly about how birth control impacts pleasure.
Family planning gives you the freedom to make choices for your health and future. This beginner’s guide explains short term and long term contraceptive methods available in the Philippines, with tips on how to choose the one that works best for you.
PhilHealth now fully covers IUD, implant, BTL, and vasectomy when availed in public health facilities. Learn how to access these free services today.
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