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===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 available in the Netherlands. 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. | ||
Below, you'll find information on available EC options in the Netherlands. Much of this information was found on the [http://ec.princeton.edu/ Princeton EC website]. | |||
''Dedicated Products / Anti-Progestin | |||
You should take 1 pill within 120 hours after unprotected sex:'' | |||
* ellaOne (This used to require a prescription, but shouldn't any more. Visit the [http://www.ellaone.nl/ Dutch ellaONe website] for details) | |||
''Dedicated Products / Progestin Only | |||
You should take 1 pill within 120 hours after unprotected sex:'' | |||
* NorLevo 1.5mg (available over the counter) | |||
* Postinor 1500 (available over the counter) | |||
''Oral Contraceptives used for EC / Progestin-Estrogen Combined | |||
Note: in 28-day packs, only the first 21 pills can be used | |||
Take 2 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex and take 2 more pills 12 hours later:'' | |||
* Neogynon | |||
* Stediril-d | |||
''You should take 4 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex and take 4 more pills 12 hours later: | |||
''* Microgynon-30 | |||
* Stediril 30 | |||
''You should take 5 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex and take 5 more pills 12 hours later: | |||
''* Lovette | |||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||
In the Netherlands, EC should cost around 15 euro. | |||
==Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs/STDs)== | ==Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs/STDs)== | ||