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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
In Singapore, emergency contraception is only available with a prescription. | In Singapore, emergency contraception is only available with a prescription. This is hard rule -- you won't find that Singapore is a place where pharmacists still sell EC over-the-counter, despite the rules. You must go to a GP and get 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). If you can't get a prescription or obtain dedicated emergency contraception, you can also use oral contraceptives (regular birth control pills) are replacement EC. | ||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
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'''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. | '''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, | * To get a dedicated emergency contraception, you'll need get a prescription from a General Practitioner (GP). These appointments are quick and easy, but they can be expensive. One local reported the cost at GP to be $80. Once you obtain an EC prescription, you can obtain dedicated EC. Some brands you can expect to see are Estinor, Postinor-2 and ella. | ||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||