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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. | ||
* 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 total cost at GP to be $80 ($30-40 for the consultation and $40-50 for the pill). Once you obtain an EC prescription, you can obtain dedicated EC. Some brands you can expect to see are Estinor, Postinor-2 and ella. | * 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 total cost at GP to be $80 ($30-40 for the consultation and $40-50 for the pill). However, another local says, "The cheapest clinics tend to be in the heartland HDB estates. My GP in such an estate charges $25 for a short consult. You can also opt to go to a polyclinic - for example, https://www.nhgp.com.sg/." 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=== | ||