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===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
====The Patch==== | |||
While the patch is available in Japan, you won't generally find it in most places. You'll need it buy it online or visit select clinics. The main brand available is Ortho Evra. | While the patch is available in Japan, you won't generally find it in most places. You'll need it buy it online or visit select clinics. The main brand available is Ortho Evra. | ||
====IUDs==== | |||
IUDs are available in Japan, and they're known as 子宮内避妊器具. For copper IUD, you say 銅付加タイプ or 銅付加IUD. The most popular is the Multiload CU250R (マルチロードCU250R). You can access Mirena (known as ミレーナ５２ｍｇ). | IUDs are available in Japan, and they're known as 子宮内避妊器具. For copper IUD, you say 銅付加タイプ or 銅付加IUD. The most popular is the Multiload CU250R (マルチロードCU250R). You can access Mirena (known as ミレーナ５２ｍｇ). | ||
====Condoms and Spermicide==== | |||
You can find spermicide, male condoms and female condoms at drug stores (no prescription needed). | You can find spermicide, male condoms and female condoms at drug stores (no prescription needed). | ||
====Oral Contraceptives (Birth Control Pills)==== | |||
For birth control pills, you can say "経口避妊薬" (けいこうひにんやく, "keikouhininyaku" in Japanese). The most common way to refer to birth control pills is "ピル" (piru). Note that only low-dosage pills are sold in Japan. You'll need a prescription. Check out this [http://www.survivingnjapan.com/2012/05/how-to-find-clinic-or-hospital-that.html useful guide] to finding a clinic that will prescribe for you. | For birth control pills, you can say "経口避妊薬" (けいこうひにんやく, "keikouhininyaku" in Japanese). The most common way to refer to birth control pills is "ピル" (piru). Note that only low-dosage pills are sold in Japan. You'll need a prescription. Check out this [http://www.survivingnjapan.com/2012/05/how-to-find-clinic-or-hospital-that.html useful guide] to finding a clinic that will prescribe for you. | ||