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In Lebanon, you can purchase hormonal birth control without a prescription. In 2007, it was estimated that 58% of Lebanese women use some form of contraception. In Beirut, it was estimated that 26% of women use oral contraceptives, 20% use IUDs, 24% use natural family planning (also known as the "fertility awareness method"), 16% use the withdrawal method and 15% use other methods.<ref>[http://www.lsfm.net/6th%20Annual%20Conference/Sunday/contraception.pdf Contraception: Lebanese Lebanese Society of Family Medicine Lebanese Society Society of Family Me]</ref> | In Lebanon, you can purchase hormonal birth control without a prescription at pharmacies. There are plenty of pharmacies in Beirut, and while attitudes may vary by neighborhood and individuals, there is a generally open and liberal attitude toward contraceptives. In 2007, it was estimated that 58% of Lebanese women use some form of contraception. In Beirut, it was estimated that 26% of women use oral contraceptives, 20% use IUDs, 24% use natural family planning (also known as the "fertility awareness method"), 16% use the withdrawal method and 15% use other methods.<ref>[http://www.lsfm.net/6th%20Annual%20Conference/Sunday/contraception.pdf Contraception: Lebanese Lebanese Society of Family Medicine Lebanese Society Society of Family Me]</ref> | ||
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