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* If you want '''contraceptive injectables''', you can find Contracep, Depo-Provera, Megestron, Andalan and Norignon. | * If you want '''contraceptive injectables''', you can find Contracep, Depo-Provera, Megestron, Andalan and Norignon. | ||
* If you want a '''contraceptive implant''', you can find Jadelle (2 rod) or Implanon (single rod). | * If you want a '''contraceptive implant''', you can find Jadelle (2 rod) or Implanon (single rod). | ||
* Currently, only copper IUDs are widely available in Myanmar. Most common IUDs include the Copper T (10 year duration), Copper Y (lower-pain insertion, 5 year duration), Sleek or Multiload (5 year duration, smaller device ideal for women with smaller bodies or who have not experienced childbirth). Most hospitals with OBGYN departments offer insertion services. | * Currently, only copper IUDs are widely available in Myanmar. Most common IUDs include the Copper T (10 year duration), Copper Y (lower-pain insertion, 5 year duration), Sleek or Multiload (5 year duration, smaller device ideal for women with smaller bodies or who have not experienced childbirth). Most hospitals with OBGYN departments offer insertion services. Marie Stopes Myanmar Thingangyun Center can provide insertion for IUDs and Implants, as well as contaceptive injectables. | ||
Recommended pharmacies: | Recommended pharmacies: | ||
* Golden Valley Citymart - recommended by a Yangon local | * Golden Valley Citymart - recommended by a Yangon local | ||
* [https://www.internationalsos.com/locations/asia-pacific/myanmar International SOS Clinic Pharmacy] - should carry more international brands and staff speak many languages, including English, French, Japanese, and Burmese. | * [https://www.internationalsos.com/locations/asia-pacific/myanmar International SOS Clinic Pharmacy] - should carry more international brands and staff speak many languages, including English, French, Japanese, and Burmese. | ||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||