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

1. Calendar or Rhythm Method
2. Basal Body Temperature Method
3. Cervical Mucus Method
4. Sympto-Thermal Method
5. Lactational Amennorhea

ARTIFICIAL METHODS

1. Chemical Methods
   1. Ovulation suppressant such as PILLS
   2. Depo-Provera
   3. Spermicidals
   4. Implant
2. Mechanical Methods
   1. Male and Female Condom
   2. Intrauterine Device
   3. Cervical Cap/Diaphragm
3. Surgical Methods
   1. Vasectomy
   2. 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

BTL

Vasectomy