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* 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 city (and in the Philippines in general). Mercury Drug is also a recommended pharmacy. | * 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 city (and in the Philippines in general). 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 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 may be able to get them at private clinics or women’s health centers and organizations, such as Likhaan. 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. | * If you're interested in implants, you may be able to get them at private clinics or women’s health centers and organizations, such as Likhaan. 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. | ||