Can I buy emergency pills in the Philippines?
Emergency Contraception in the Philippines The most common methods of emer- gency contraception, combined oral con- traceptives (estrogen-progestin pills) and copper IUDs, are legal for regular contra- ceptive use in most countries, and are available through public health services, private physicians and pharmacies.
Is morning after pill available in Philippines?
This four-and-four birth control tablet-taking is known to be an alternative for “Plan B” since the actual Plan B tablet is not available in the Philippines. This method is said to be most effective when done within 72 hours after unprotected sex.
Can I get pregnant while taking nordette?
Nordette tablets contain two hormones (levonorgestrel and ethinylestradiol), which prevent you from becoming pregnant if taken correctly.
How do you take nordette birth control pills?
The dosage of Nordette®-28 is one light-orange tablet daily for 21 consecutive days, followed by one pink inert tablet daily for 7 consecutive days, according to prescribed schedule. It is recommended that tablets be taken at the same time each day, preferably after the evening meal or at bedtime.
Can you still get pregnant after the morning-after pill?
An estimated 0.6 to 2.6% of women who take the morning-after pill after unprotected sex will still get pregnant.
Does nordette stop periods?
It may interfere with the results of some tests. If you miss a period and you have taken your tablets correctly, continue taking your tablets as you would normally. Sometimes you might not have a menstrual period while taking Nordette.
Is the Nordette pill legal in the Philippines?
The Philippines hasn’t outlawed the regular contraceptive pill, which it sells under the brand name ‘Nordette’. So the blogs and forum threads explained that what you need to do is simply have the girl take 4 pills of Nordette asap after the sex, and then 4 more 12 hours later.
Are there any emergency contraceptive pills in the Philippines?
Here are some ECPs / Emergency Contraceptive Pills that can be found in the Philippines. Take 4 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex and take 4 more pills 12 hours later. Among the ECPs listed, I used Nordette. I read that it was already phased out.
Can you use Nordette as an emergency contraceptive?
The use of Nordette as an ECP is OFF-LABEL, hindi sinabi sa packaging that it can be an ECP but just a normal oral contraceptive but IT CAN BE USED as an ECP. This is something that you should take or do at your own risk though. I just want to be clear, I am NOT a doctor or in the medical field.
Do you need to see your gynecologist for Nordette?
Unless you plan to be on the “pill”. For now, you are simply using Nordette for emergency contraceptive reasons (ECP). If you want to take it regularly as a contraceptive, read the instruction label that goes with the packaging or see your gynecologist. I want to ask my Gynecologist about Emergency contraceptives? How do I go about this?