{"id":28601,"date":"2026-05-25T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trust.ph\/?p=28601"},"modified":"2026-05-25T08:42:16","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T00:42:16","slug":"myths-about-permanent-contraception","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trust.ph\/fil\/myths-about-permanent-contraception\/","title":{"rendered":"Myths About Permanent Contraception"},"content":{"rendered":"

When it comes to <\/strong>family planning in the Philippines, permanent contraception is often misunderstood. Methods like No-Scalpel Vasectomy (NSV)<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>at Bilateral Tubal Ligation (BTL)<\/strong><\/a> are safe, effective, and widely used options for individuals or couples who are sure they don\u2019t want more children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through the DKT Philippines Foundation<\/a>, free vasectomy and ligation services are available\u2014made possible by TRUST through the SODEX Mobile Clinic and SODEX Facility-Based Program. These initiatives aim to make quality reproductive health services more accessible to Filipinos. For more information, you can visit their Facebook page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But despite being available for years, myths and misconceptions still hold many people back from considering them. Let\u2019s break down some of the most common ones:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Myth 1: \u201cParang kapon lang \u2018yan.\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is one of the most common misconceptions\u2014especially about vasectomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fact: <\/strong>Hindi ito \u201ckapon.\u201d No-Scalpel Vasectomy is a simple medical procedure where a small section of each vas deferens is cut and sealed, blocking the pathway of sperm so it doesn\u2019t mix with semen during ejaculation. It does not remove the testicles or affect masculinity<\/strong> in any way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For women, Bilateral Tubal Ligation (BTL) works by closing or blocking the fallopian tubes so the egg and sperm can\u2019t meet. There is no removal of any reproductive organ\u2014only a safe and controlled method to prevent pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Myth 2: It will reduce sex drive or affect libido<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many people worry that permanent contraception might affect sexual desire or performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fact: <\/strong>Permanent contraception does not affect hormones, libido, or sexual performance<\/strong>. Your body continues to function the same way hormonally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, many couples report a more relaxed and enjoyable sex life<\/strong>\u2014because there\u2019s no longer the stress or worry about unintended pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Myth 3: It\u2019s a complicated surgery with long recovery time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Some assume these procedures are major operations that require long downtime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fact: <\/strong>Modern procedures are quick and minimally invasive:<\/p>\n\n\n\n