Family Planning Program
Overview
- The Philippine Family Planning Program is a national program that systematically provides information and services needed by women of reproductive age to plan their families according to their own beliefs and circumstances.
Goals and Objectives
- Universal access to family planning information, education and services.
Mission
- To provide the means and opportunities by which married couples of reproductive age desirous of spacing and limiting their pregnancies can realize their reproductive goals.
Types of Methods
NATURAL METHODS
- Calendar or Rhythm Method
- Basal Body Temperature Method
- Cervical Mucus Method
- Sympto-Thermal Method
- Lactational Amennorhea
ARTIFICIAL METHODS
- Chemical Methods
- Ovulation suppressant such as PILLS
- Depo-Provera
- Spermicidals
- Implant
- Mechanical Methods
- Male and Female Condom
- Intrauterine Device
- Cervical Cap/Diaphragm
- Surgical Methods
- Vasectomy
- Tubal Ligation
Warning Signs
Pills
- Abdominal pain (severe)
- Chest pain (severe)
- Headache (severe)
- Eye problems (blurred vision, flashing lights, blindness)
- Severe leg pain (calf or thigh)
- Others: depression, jaundice, breast lumps
IUD
- Period late, no symptoms of pregnancy, abnormal bleeding or spotting
- Abdominal pain during intercourse
- Infection or abnormal vaginal discharge
- Not feeling well, has fever or chills
- String is missing or has become shorter or longer
Injectables
- Dizziness
- Severe headache
- Heavy bleeding
BTL
- Fever
- Weakness
- Rapid pulse
- Persistent abdominal pain
- Vomiting
- Dizziness
- Pus or tenderness at incision site
- Amenorrhea
Vasectomy
- Fever
- Scrotal blood clots or excessive swelling