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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
In the Philippines, condoms and oral contraceptives (or "birth control pills") can be purchased at pharmacies without a prescription. While you technically do need a prescription for birth control pills, this does not seem to be widely enforced, meaning you can easily walk into a pharmacy and purchase birth control. | In the Philippines, condoms and oral contraceptives (or "birth control pills") can be purchased at pharmacies without a prescription. While you technically do need a prescription for birth control pills, this does not seem to be widely enforced, meaning you can easily walk into a pharmacy and purchase birth control.<ref>[http://ocsotc.org/wp-content/uploads/worldmap/worldmap.html Global Oral Contraception World Map]</ref> <ref>[http://freethepill.org/where-on-earth/ Free the Pill: Where on Earth]</ref> | ||
According to a 2015 UN report, the most common forms of contraception used by married women were birth control pills (19.9%), withdrawal or the "pull out method" (11%), female sterilization (8.8%), the rhythm method (4.8%), contraceptive injectables (3.9%) and IUDs (3.6%). There was low usage of condoms (2%) and male sterilization (0.1%). Furthermore, there was practically no usage of contraceptive implants (0%) and vaginal barrier methods (0%).<ref>[http://www.un.org/en/development/desa/population/publications/pdf/family/trendsContraceptiveUse2015Report.pdf Trends in Contraceptive Use 2015]</ref> Today, approximately 37% of married women in the Philippines use modern contraception and 12% use traditional family planning methods (like withdrawal, the rhythm method and periodic abstinence).<ref>[https://broadly.vice.com/en_us/article/why-filipinas-cant-get-birth-controleven-though-its-now-free-by-law Why Filipinas Can't Get Birth Control—Even Though It's Now Free By Law]</ref> It is estimated that 17.8% of Filipina women (who are married or in unions, and of reproductive age) have unmet family planning needs.<ref>[http://www.un.org/en/development/desa/population/publications/pdf/family/trendsContraceptiveUse2015Report.pdf Trends in Contraceptive Use 2015]</ref> | According to a 2015 UN report, the most common forms of contraception used by married women were birth control pills (19.9%), withdrawal or the "pull out method" (11%), female sterilization (8.8%), the rhythm method (4.8%), contraceptive injectables (3.9%) and IUDs (3.6%). There was low usage of condoms (2%) and male sterilization (0.1%). Furthermore, there was practically no usage of contraceptive implants (0%) and vaginal barrier methods (0%).<ref>[http://www.un.org/en/development/desa/population/publications/pdf/family/trendsContraceptiveUse2015Report.pdf Trends in Contraceptive Use 2015]</ref> Today, approximately 37% of married women in the Philippines use modern contraception and 12% use traditional family planning methods (like withdrawal, the rhythm method and periodic abstinence).<ref>[https://broadly.vice.com/en_us/article/why-filipinas-cant-get-birth-controleven-though-its-now-free-by-law Why Filipinas Can't Get Birth Control—Even Though It's Now Free By Law]</ref> It is estimated that 17.8% of Filipina women (who are married or in unions, and of reproductive age) have unmet family planning needs.<ref>[http://www.un.org/en/development/desa/population/publications/pdf/family/trendsContraceptiveUse2015Report.pdf Trends in Contraceptive Use 2015]</ref> | ||
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* It appears that Nuvaring (or other ring-based contraceptives) is not carried in the Philippines, or at least in large pharmacies like Generics Pharmacy and Mercury Pharmacy. | * It appears that Nuvaring (or other ring-based contraceptives) is not carried in the Philippines, or at least in large pharmacies like Generics Pharmacy and Mercury Pharmacy. | ||
* In the public health centers, you may be able to find Microgynon 30, Nordette and Trust Pills (which can also be used as emergency contraceptives). | * In the public health centers, you may be able to find Microgynon 30, Nordette and Trust Pills (which can also be used as emergency contraceptives). | ||
* You may find that the pharmacies can wildly vary in terms of prices, so it's recommended to visit a trusted and larger-brand pharmacy. One of the most reliable is called Generics Pharmacy, which has locations all over the | * You may find that the pharmacies can wildly vary in terms of prices, so it's recommended to visit a trusted and larger-brand pharmacy. One of the most reliable is called Generics Pharmacy, which has locations all over the country. Mercury Drug is also a recommended pharmacy. | ||
* If you're interested in IUDs, you can get them in the Philippines for about 2300 PHP, which includes the pre- and post-ultrasounds. Total cost is about 2500 PHP with the meds (7 days of doxycycline and plenty of mefenamic for the post-procedure pain). | * If you're interested in IUDs, you can get them in the Philippines for about 2300 PHP, which includes the pre- and post-ultrasounds. Total cost is about 2500 PHP with the meds (7 days of doxycycline and plenty of mefenamic for the post-procedure pain). | ||
* If you're interested in injectables, you can get them at public health centers, private clinics or women’s health clinics (with trained service providers). You should know that, in the Philippines, the injectables available are progestogen only, also known as depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA).<ref>[http://www.rappler.com/move-ph/issues/gender-issues/87417-available-contraceptives-philippines Contraceptives in the Philippines: What to use, where to get]</ref> | * If you're interested in injectables, you can get them at public health centers, private clinics or women’s health clinics (with trained service providers). You should know that, in the Philippines, the injectables available are progestogen only, also known as depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA).<ref>[http://www.rappler.com/move-ph/issues/gender-issues/87417-available-contraceptives-philippines Contraceptives in the Philippines: What to use, where to get]</ref> | ||
* If you're interested in implants, you should be able to get them at private clinics or women’s health centers and organizations | * If you're interested in implants, you should be able to get them at private clinics or women’s health centers and organizations. There are reports that public health workers in Metro Manila are still being trained in how to handle them properly. However, Implanon access has been challenged and is supposedly very difficult to access due to the Catholic lobby. | ||
* You can get an IUD inserted at | * You can get an IUD inserted at women's clinics and hospitals. They are recommended by locals and they've been advocates for women's access to contraceptives in the Philippines since the 1990s. To read a personal account of getting a Paragard IUD insertion at [https://www.facebook.com/Likhaan-Center-for-Womens-Health-117231408351798/ Likhaan Center for Women's Health](for free), click [https://www.reddit.com/r/Philippines/comments/7pmxgi/copper_iud_insertion_manila/ here]. | ||
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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
There are conflicting reports on the legality of the dedicated emergency contraceptive pill (the morning after pill) in the Philippines. While many people say that it's completely illegal and inaccessible, other people say that it is possible to obtain emergency contraception with a prescription. If you walk into a pharmacy in Manila and ask for emergency contraception, you'll typically be told that EC is not available in the Philippines. | |||
In the 1990s, Postinor (an emergency contraception brand) was registered in the Philippines. Yet, in 2001, Postinor was "delisted" by Filipino regulatory authorities. It is estimated today that 9.7% of Filipino women of reproductive age have knowledge of emergency contraception.<ref>[http://www.cecinfo.org/country-by-country-information/status-availability-database/countries/philippines/ EC Status and Availability: Philippines]</ref> | Generally, when women in the Philippines need emergency contraception, most turn to what's sometimes call "The Nordette method." This is when you use oral contraceptives (birth control) as a replacement EC. To do this, they take a certain number of birth control pills, which has a similar effect as emergency contraception. You can see in the section below ("What to Get and Where to Get it") how this can done in the Philippines. | ||
Note: In the 1990s, Postinor (an emergency contraception brand) was registered in the Philippines. Yet, in 2001, Postinor was "delisted" by Filipino regulatory authorities. It is estimated today that 9.7% of Filipino women of reproductive age have knowledge of emergency contraception.<ref>[http://www.cecinfo.org/country-by-country-information/status-availability-database/countries/philippines/ EC Status and Availability: Philippines]</ref> | |||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
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===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
* There has been a nationwide '''HPV vaccination''' program in the Philippines since 2016.<ref>[http://www.hpvcentre.net/statistics/reports/PHL.pdf Human Papillomavirus and Related Diseases Report]</ref> | |||
* '''Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)''' is available in the Philippines, as of January 2018. This is due to the joint efforts of many organizations, including Department of Health (DOH), Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM), World Health Organization (WHO), and Love Yourself (TLY).<ref>[http://prep.ph/go/prep-is-in-the-philippines/go/prep-is-in-the-philippines/ PrEP in the Philippines]</ref> In an effort to help educate the public about PrEP, Love Yourself has put together an informational website, which can be viewed [http://www.loveyourself.ph/p/prep-basics.html here]. | * '''Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)''' is available in the Philippines, as of January 2018. This is due to the joint efforts of many organizations, including Department of Health (DOH), Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM), World Health Organization (WHO), and Love Yourself (TLY).<ref>[http://prep.ph/go/prep-is-in-the-philippines/go/prep-is-in-the-philippines/ PrEP in the Philippines]</ref> In an effort to help educate the public about PrEP, Love Yourself has put together an informational website, which can be viewed [http://www.loveyourself.ph/p/prep-basics.html here]. | ||
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* In Manila, you should be able to find pads, pantyliners and tampons. However, pads and pantyliners are much more common than tampons, and they're worn by the majority of Filipina women. If you want tampons, you should look for them in larger stores, especially international and chain stores, like Rustan’s Supermarket, Watson’s, Mercury Drugstore, S&R and the SM Department Stores. | * In Manila, you should be able to find pads, pantyliners and tampons. However, pads and pantyliners are much more common than tampons, and they're worn by the majority of Filipina women. If you want tampons, you should look for them in larger stores, especially international and chain stores, like Rustan’s Supermarket, Watson’s, Mercury Drugstore, S&R and the SM Department Stores. | ||
* If you're interested in menstrual cups, you can check out [http://www.sinayacup.com/?v=4e45c2af0995 Sinaya Cup], which is a menstrual cup made in the Philippines and sold online for 1,999 pesos. You can also go to online stores like [https://tackthis.ph/shop/MamaBabyLove/product/lunette-menstrual-cup Mama Baby Love], which sells Lunette in the Philippines, or [https://www.liveloveluna.com/ LiveLoveLuna], which sells Lunette out of Singapore and ships throughout Asia. Also, certain Facebook groups, like [https://www.facebook.com/groups/tipidnanay/ Tipid Nanay] and [https://www.facebook.com/groups/pasabuy/ Parent's Circle Pasa-Buy], have group buys of menstrual cups. There appears to be no official sellers of DivaCup, MoonCup or LadyCup, so those brands probably need to be purchased online. | * If you're interested in menstrual cups, you can check out [http://www.sinayacup.com/?v=4e45c2af0995 Sinaya Cup], which is a menstrual cup made in the Philippines and sold online for 1,999 pesos. You can also go to online stores like [https://tackthis.ph/shop/MamaBabyLove/product/lunette-menstrual-cup Mama Baby Love], which sells Lunette in the Philippines, or [https://www.liveloveluna.com/ LiveLoveLuna], which sells Lunette out of Singapore and ships throughout Asia. Also, certain Facebook groups, like [https://www.facebook.com/groups/tipidnanay/ Tipid Nanay] and [https://www.facebook.com/groups/pasabuy/ Parent's Circle Pasa-Buy], have group buys of menstrual cups. There appears to be no official sellers of DivaCup, MoonCup or LadyCup, so those brands probably need to be purchased online. | ||
'''Here are some organizations that work on menstrual issues:''' | |||
* [https://www.daysforgirls.org/ Days For Girls Manila]: "Days for Girls International is a grassroots 501(c)3 non-profit. Women, and girls discover their potential and self-value, are equal participants and agents of social change and are given opportunities to thrive, grow and contribute to their community's betterment while ensuring quality sustainable feminine hygiene." Contact: kerryann@daysforgirls.org. Kerryann Feliciano, Leader, n/a, Co-Leader. "Team mostly consists of volunteers working from home and gathering occasionally." | |||
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===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
* Tip: For a list of hospitals in Cebu, check out the [http://www.everythingcebu.com/lifestyle/public-services/hospitals/list-of-cebu-hospitals/ Everything Cebu list of hospitals]. | |||
* [https://cebudocgroup.com/patient_services/clinical/obgyn Cebu Doctors’ University Hospital]: This private hospital is one of the better reviewed health facilities in Cebu City. Aside from general gynecology, the department has subspecialties, which includes: infectious disease, maternal and fetal medicine, oncology, reproductive endocrinology, infertility. Address: Osmeña Blvd, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu, Philippines. Email: info@cebudocgroup.com; Phone: (+63)32; 255 - 5555; Phone: (+63)32 253 - 7511 to 34 ; Phone: (+63)32 411 - 0555. | * [https://cebudocgroup.com/patient_services/clinical/obgyn Cebu Doctors’ University Hospital]: This private hospital is one of the better reviewed health facilities in Cebu City. Aside from general gynecology, the department has subspecialties, which includes: infectious disease, maternal and fetal medicine, oncology, reproductive endocrinology, infertility. Address: Osmeña Blvd, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu, Philippines. Email: info@cebudocgroup.com; Phone: (+63)32; 255 - 5555; Phone: (+63)32 253 - 7511 to 34 ; Phone: (+63)32 411 - 0555. | ||
* [http://www.chonghuahospital.org/ Chong Hua Hospital (simplified Chinese: 崇华医院; traditional Chinese: 崇華醫院; pinyin: Chónghuá Yīyuàn): This 660-bed nonprofit hospital was established by the Chinese community in the Philippines in 1909. The hospital is" ...committed to excellent service for society – whether Chinese-Filipino, Filipino or otherwise," according to the website. The hospital is known for having many specialists and sub-specialists, and it has modern equipment. However, one thing needs to be mentioned: The hospital used to be accredited by the Joint Commission International, but it currently no longer is and we don't know why. You can learn more about the hospital from the [http://www.everythingcebu.com/lifestyle/public-services/hospitals/chong-hua-hospital/ Everything Cebu] page on the hospital. Address: Don Mariano Cui Street, Fuente Osmeña, Cebu City, Philippines 6000. Contact Number :+63 (32) 255 8000. Fax Number : +63 (32) 253 5639. | |||
* [https://www.perpetualsuccourcebu.com/ Perpetual Succour Hospital]: This hospital was recommended by a Cebu local. Here's info from the website: "Our Clinical services cover a variety of excellent expertise for out-patients ambulatory care services: cardiac, urology and nephro-care, comprehensive cancer care, eye surgery, neuro- psychiatry and rehabilitation medicine. As a level three learning and training hospital, safe and quality, patient-focused healthcare delivery is consistently pursued in all our in-patient units." Address: Gorordo Avenue, Lahug. Phone: +63 32 232 2437 | |||
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===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
* Tip: For a list of hospitals in Cebu, check out the [http://www.everythingcebu.com/lifestyle/public-services/hospitals/list-of-cebu-hospitals/ Everything Cebu list of hospitals]. | |||
* [https://cebudocgroup.com/patient_services/clinical/obgyn Cebu Doctors’ University Hospital]: This private hospital is one of the better reviewed health facilities in Cebu City. Aside from general gynecology, the department has subspecialties, which includes: infectious disease, maternal and fetal medicine, oncology, reproductive endocrinology, infertility. Address: Osmeña Blvd, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu, Philippines. Email: info@cebudocgroup.com; Phone: (+63)32; 255 - 5555; Phone: (+63)32 253 - 7511 to 34 ; Phone: (+63)32 411 - 0555. | * [https://cebudocgroup.com/patient_services/clinical/obgyn Cebu Doctors’ University Hospital]: This private hospital is one of the better reviewed health facilities in Cebu City. Aside from general gynecology, the department has subspecialties, which includes: infectious disease, maternal and fetal medicine, oncology, reproductive endocrinology, infertility. Address: Osmeña Blvd, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu, Philippines. Email: info@cebudocgroup.com; Phone: (+63)32; 255 - 5555; Phone: (+63)32 253 - 7511 to 34 ; Phone: (+63)32 411 - 0555. | ||
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* According to one local: "Some doctors look to see if their client is poor and ask for 350 pesos. If the client is middle-class, they ask for 500 to 800 pesos. If they are able to pay and rich, they will pay 1000 plus." (2018) | |||
==Abortion== | ==Abortion== | ||
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The Reproductive Health (RH) Law allows women to receive humane medical care in the event of abortion complications, but this does not mean that all women receive proper care. Many women do not seek out care due to social stigma against abortion, or fear or legal ramifications. As written in the Guttmacher Institute report, "In the Philippines, most unintended pregnancies resulting in abortion are preventable, as is nearly all abortion-related mortality and morbidity. Better information on sexual and reproductive health, as well as access to effective contraception, can lower the incidence of unintended pregnancy, thereby reducing the number of Filipino women who resort to unsafe abortion and experience the related health consequences. Investing in women’s health yields enormous benefits not only to women’s status and productivity, but also to their families and society as a whole."<ref>[https://www.guttmacher.org/report/unintended-pregnancy-and-unsafe-abortion-philippines-context-and-consequences Unintended Pregnancy and Unsafe Abortion in the Philippines: Context and Consequences]</ref> | The Reproductive Health (RH) Law allows women to receive humane medical care in the event of abortion complications, but this does not mean that all women receive proper care. Many women do not seek out care due to social stigma against abortion, or fear or legal ramifications. As written in the Guttmacher Institute report, "In the Philippines, most unintended pregnancies resulting in abortion are preventable, as is nearly all abortion-related mortality and morbidity. Better information on sexual and reproductive health, as well as access to effective contraception, can lower the incidence of unintended pregnancy, thereby reducing the number of Filipino women who resort to unsafe abortion and experience the related health consequences. Investing in women’s health yields enormous benefits not only to women’s status and productivity, but also to their families and society as a whole."<ref>[https://www.guttmacher.org/report/unintended-pregnancy-and-unsafe-abortion-philippines-context-and-consequences Unintended Pregnancy and Unsafe Abortion in the Philippines: Context and Consequences]</ref> | ||
Personal | '''Additional Information and Personal Testimonials:''' | ||
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6S9oUu0R3sY Documentary on the Underground Abortions of the Philippines] | * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6S9oUu0R3sY Documentary on the Underground Abortions of the Philippines] | ||
* [https://subselfie.com/2014/07/01/abortion-a-true-story/ Abortion in the Philippines: A True Story] | * [https://subselfie.com/2014/07/01/abortion-a-true-story/ Abortion in the Philippines: A True Story] | ||
* [https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/in-depth/208267-online-forum-sells-abortions-in-the-philippines Filipinas buy, sell, rate abortions in online forum] | |||
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* You can potentially get the "abortion pill" by mail. Check out [https://www.womenonweb.org/en/i-need-an-abortion this link] for details | * You can potentially get the "abortion pill" by mail. Check out [https://www.womenonweb.org/en/i-need-an-abortion this link] for details | ||
* You may be able to find the "abortion pill" in the Philippines. It has been noted on some online forums that you can find Cytotec (one of the active ingredients in the abortion pill) sold by street peddlers in some districts. They typically only sell Cyototec, which is one of the ingredients, so they sell you lots of pills to make up for the fact that the other active ingredients are not being sold. But beware: Some of the peddlers may sell counterfeit, unhealthy or ineffective medicine. This is generally not recommended. | * You may be able to find the "abortion pill" in the Philippines. It has been noted on some online forums that you can find Cytotec (one of the active ingredients in the abortion pill) sold by street peddlers in some districts. They typically only sell Cyototec, which is one of the ingredients, so they sell you lots of pills to make up for the fact that the other active ingredients are not being sold. But beware: Some of the peddlers may sell counterfeit, unhealthy or ineffective medicine. This is generally not recommended. | ||
* If you are interested in receiving a legal abortion, you may consider visiting [[Vietnam]], [[Cambodia]], [[China]] or [[Japan]], where they are legally performed. | * If you are interested in receiving a legal abortion, you may consider visiting [[Vietnam]], [[Cambodia]], [[India]], [[China]], or [[Japan]], where they are legally performed. | ||
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==List of Additional Resources== | ==List of Additional Resources== | ||
* [https://www.doh.gov.ph/ Republic of Philippines - Department of Health] | |||
* [https://www.doh.gov.ph/family-planning Department of Health - National Family Planning Program] | |||
* [https://www.ippf.org/about-us/member-associations/philippines The Family Planning Organization of the Philippines (FPOP)]: "The Family Planning Organization of the Philippines (FPOP) is the largest and most prominent non-governmental family planning organization in the Philippines." | |||
* [http://pcw.gov.ph/ Philippine Commission on Women]: "The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) is the primary policy-making and coordinating body on women and gender equality concerns. As the oversight body on women’s concerns, the PCW acts as a catalyst for gender mainstreaming, authority on women’s concerns, and lead advocate of women’s empowerment, gender equity, and gender equality in the country." | * [http://pcw.gov.ph/ Philippine Commission on Women]: "The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) is the primary policy-making and coordinating body on women and gender equality concerns. As the oversight body on women’s concerns, the PCW acts as a catalyst for gender mainstreaming, authority on women’s concerns, and lead advocate of women’s empowerment, gender equity, and gender equality in the country." | ||
* [http://www.everythingcebu.com/ Everything Cebu]: This is a great general resource for information on services and offerings in Cebu. | |||
* [https://www.facebook.com/metromanilapride/ Metro Manila LGBT Pride] | * [https://www.facebook.com/metromanilapride/ Metro Manila LGBT Pride] | ||
* [http://www.loveyourself.ph/ Love Yourself]: "Our Mission: By embracing and nurturing our self-worth, we inspire others to do the same and create ripples of positive change in the community. Our Vision: A model community of MSM and friends who empower and affirm the self-worth of youth and MSM in the Philippines." | * [http://www.loveyourself.ph/ Love Yourself]: "Our Mission: By embracing and nurturing our self-worth, we inspire others to do the same and create ripples of positive change in the community. Our Vision: A model community of MSM and friends who empower and affirm the self-worth of youth and MSM in the Philippines." | ||
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