Methods
How much is an IUD in the Philippines?
Quick answer
A copper IUD is free at public facilities and Likhaan, subject to supply.[src] Privately, an all-in copper IUD costs about ₱10,000 to ₱20,000, and a hormonal IUD ₱18,000 to ₱25,000.[src] PhilHealth has an IUD package from ₱3,900.[src] Over its years of use, it is one of the cheapest methods per month.
Prices at a glance
| Where | Copper IUD | Hormonal IUD |
|---|---|---|
| Barangay health center, RHU, DOH hospital | Free, subject to supply[src] | Usually not stocked |
| Likhaan (NGO) | Free[src] | Ask |
| DOH hospital fee, eg Fabella | ₱200 to ₱250 fee reported[src] | n/a |
| PhilHealth package | From ₱3,900[src] | Check with the facility |
| Private clinic, all-in | ₱10,000 to ₱18,000[src] | ₱18,000 to ₱25,000[src] |
| Kindred package | ₱20,000 | Ask |
Prices checked October 2026. Private prices vary a lot by city and doctor.
What the price usually includes
A private "all-in" quote usually bundles the consult, the device and the insertion. The professional fee for insertion alone is about ₱4,000 to ₱5,000.[src] Before you book, ask:
- Is the device included, and which one (copper T or a levonorgestrel IUD like Mirena)?
- Is a follow-up check after your next period included?
- Are tests (pregnancy test, ultrasound, infection screening) extra?
- What does removal cost later? Removal is quicker than insertion but is still a visit.
Filipinas on Reddit describe getting an IUD free at Likhaan.[src] If you do go private, calling two or three clinics for quotes pays off, because prices vary widely.
Cost per month vs pills
A copper IUD lasts up to 10 to 12 years by product label.[src] Even at the top private price, spread over 5 years that is about ₱333 a month, and over 10 years about ₱167. Compare that with a pack of Trust (levonorgestrel + ethinylestradiol) at ₱59.50 or Yaz (drospirenone + ethinylestradiol) at ₱889 every month. Run your own numbers in the cost calculator.
Free or private: what is actually different?
The copper IUD itself works the same wherever it is inserted. What you pay for privately is mostly time and choice: a booked appointment instead of a queue, a choice between copper and hormonal, and often an ultrasound check. A hormonal IUD usually makes periods lighter, while a copper IUD can make them heavier and crampier at first, so for some people the extra cost of a hormonal IUD is about comfort, not effectiveness.[src] Both are among the most effective methods there are.
Ways to pay less
- Start at your barangay health center or Likhaan.
- Ask a PhilHealth-accredited facility about the IUD package.[src]
- If you need it as emergency contraception within 5 days, say so when you call, so they can see you quickly.[src]
- Hormonal IUDs are rarely free. [TODO: source: list of public facilities stocking levonorgestrel IUDs]
For pain, side effects and copper vs hormonal, read the IUD guide and Masakit ba magpa-IUD?
Three legal routes
Talk to a provider about an IUD
An IUD is inserted by a trained provider. Pick the route that suits you. For adults 18 and over.
Free at a health center
Barangay health centers, RHUs, DOH hospitals and Likhaan. Subject to supply.
See an OB-GYN in person
Clinic visit, prescription in hand. Bring it to any licensed pharmacy.
Online consult
A licensed doctor by video or chat. From ₱700 on some platforms.
Online consult options
For adults 18 and over. Fees are set by each provider and can change.
Frequently asked questions
Magkano ang IUD sa Pilipinas?
Libre ang copper IUD sa health center at Likhaan, depende sa supply. Sa private clinic, nasa ₱10,000 to ₱20,000 ang all-in. May PhilHealth package rin.
Is Mirena available in the Philippines?
Yes, hormonal IUDs such as Mirena are available at private clinics, and some booking platforms list Mirena insertion. They cost more than copper IUDs.
Does PhilHealth cover IUD insertion?
PhilHealth has an IUD package at accredited facilities, inserted by trained doctors, nurses or midwives. Ask the facility whether they are accredited for it.
This guide is for information. Talk to a doctor before starting, stopping or switching birth control.
Sources
- DOH reminds public family planning services are free at public hospitals, Daily Tribune, 12 Jul 2025
- Birth control methods and where to get them, PhilSTAR Life, 25 Sep 2024
- IUD insertion cost in the Philippines, ClinicFinderPH, Jun 2026
- Ultimate birth control guide for Filipino women, Eluvo Health, Nov 2025
- PhilHealth Advisory PA2025-0026 (implant and IUD packages), PhilHealth
- Likhaan center free contraceptives, r/Philippines
- Family Planning: A Global Handbook for Providers, WHO and Johns Hopkins CCP
- Emergency contraception (fact sheet), World Health Organization