Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012
The Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10354), informally known as the Reproductive Health Law, is a law in the Philippines which guarantees universal access to methods of contraception, fertility control, sexual education, and maternal care.
While there is general agreement about its provisions on maternal and child health, there is great debate on its mandate that the Philippine government and the private sector will fund and undertake widespread distribution of family planning devices such as condoms, birth and IUDs, as the government continues to disseminate information on their use through all health care centers.
Passage of the legislation was highly divisive and controversial, with experts, academics, religious institutions, and major political figures declaring their support or opposition it while it was pending in the legislature, often criticizing the government and each other in the process. Debates and rallies both supporting and opposing the "RH Bill," as it was known, happened nationwide.
IUD is one of the most effective methods of birth control. It is placed in the uterine cavity of woman and having a thread hangs down into the upper part of vagina. Currently, there are two types of IUD. One is Copper IUD and other is progesterone hormone IUD. Like many other contraceptives IUD also have some advantages and disadvantages. In order to make you very clear about IUD below are some proven advantages and disadvantages that can help you to chose IUD as a method of birth control.
Advantages
o It is immediately effective when placed. o It is not expensive. The effective cost of using IUD in comparison with other types of birth control method is very low. o You can enjoy sexual intercourse without any interruption. o You do not have to remember anything to do that means you do not require any daily