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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
In Singapore, emergency contraception is only available with a prescription. Note that only the woman can visit the doctor for a prescription and the woman must be at least 16 years old (age of consent). | In Singapore, emergency contraception is only available with a prescription. Note that only the woman can visit the doctor for a prescription and the woman must be at least 16 years old (age of consent). | ||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
'''Note:''' The longest-lasting EC is currently [http://www.ellaone.com/ ellaOne]. It lasts up to 5 days (120 hours) after unprotected sex | '''Note:''' The longest-lasting EC is currently [http://www.ellaone.com/ ellaOne]. It lasts up to 5 days (120 hours) after unprotected sex, and it's been approved to be carried in Singapore. Also, copper IUDs may also prevent pregnancy up to 5 days after unprotected sex. If none of these options are available, and it's been over 3 days since you had unprotected sex, you can still take EC, which may work up to 5 days. Note that EC pills are not 100% effective and should be taken as soon as possible. | ||
Once you obtain an EC prescription, here's some dedicated EC you can find in Singapore: | |||
* Estinor | |||
* Postinor-2 | |||
* ella | |||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||