06/01/2026
In the Philippines, “emergency IUD insertion” usually refers to inserting a Copper IUD (like Copper T) within 5 days after unprotected s*x to serve as emergency contraception.
✅ Allowed?
Yes, it is medically allowed and recognized as one of the most effective forms of emergency contraception. Both the Department of Health (DOH) and the World Health Organization (WHO) list Copper IUD as a safe and effective emergency contraceptive.
⚠️ But…
It is not widely practiced in most private OB-Gyne clinics here in the Philippines, because it requires:
✅ Availability of the Copper IUD device at short notice.
✅ Proper facilities and a doctor immediately available to perform the insertion.
✅ Many clinics (like yours) prefer scheduled IUD insertions for patient safety, assessment, and preparation.
Some hospitals or family planning centers (e.g., Likhaan, DOH-accredited clinics, Marie Stopes, or some government health centers) may offer this as part of family planning services.
👉 Kaya, while medically and legally allowed ang emergency IUD insertion in the Philippines, not all clinics offer it on an emergency basis.