Intrauterine device is a popular means of reversible birth control in the world. In the Philippines, Copper T intrauterine device (IUD) supplies may come from private sources but the bulk has been from the public sector. The public sector gets IUD for free and inserts them at virtually no cost. Although the IUD has been known for decades, there is still low utilization despite its effectiveness and safety. It is worthwhile to determine the dynamics of IUD use. This study reviewed the use of IUD among women consulting the Family Planning Unit of a tertiary university hospital. It is necessary to evaluate the clients’ needs both by improving the accessibility and quality of services and intensifying information dissemination on available family planning services. This is especially true for those who already want to limit their children but do not want to undergo a permanent method.
Intrauterine Devices ; Contraception

BACKGROUND: The standard treatment for bacterial vaginosis is metronidazole. But it is less tolerable for some patients. Hence, the search for treatment with less unwanted effects is warranted.

OBJECTIVE: To determine the efficacy of intravaginal hydrogen peroxide (H₂0₂) as alternative treatment of bacterial vaginosis

METHODS: Included were 82 non-pregnant, and non-lactating women 15 to 42 years old with bacterial vaginosis. Group A received 30-ml of 3% hydrogen peroxide intravaginally once-daily while control group B had 500-mg metronidazole tablet orally twice a day. Both completed for 7 days. The estimated gram-negative coccobacilli and lactobacilli count through gram stain, the amount and odor of the vaginal discharge were then assessed before and after treatment.

RESULTS: Only 36% (15/41) of those in the H₂0₂ arm had gram-negative coccobacilli count of less than 10/hpf as compared to 87% (36/41) among those in the control (P
Human ; Female ; Adult ; Adolescent ; Vaginosis, Bacterial ; Metronidazole ; Hydrogen Peroxide ; Lactobacillus ; Tritium ; Hydrogen ; Bacterial Load ; Odorants ; Gram's Stain ; Gentian Violet ; Phenazines ; Vaginal Discharge