Mildred C. Negre-Pureja
Professor and Chair
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
College of Medicine. University of the Philippines Manila
Philippine General Hospital, Manila
https://doi.org/10.57043/transnastphl.2003.4733
Abstract
This paper aimed to analyze the acceptance of hormonal contraceptives and the performance of women users in the Philippines. It further discusses the development of hormonal contraceptives, the recent evidence about health benefits and risks, issues in oral contraceptive use, and new drugs and their benefits. The hormonal contraceptive methods in the form of oral contraceptive pills and injectables enjoy the first choice of Filipino women who use contraceptive methods. Discontinuation rates are due to side effects and health concerns. The method failure for such methods is 5.4% in the first year. The prospect of immediate future use is higher than with other methods. The paper makes some recommendations on hormonal contraceptives for individuals and institutions.