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===What to Get & Where to Get It===
===What to Get & Where to Get It===
'''Note:''' The most effective emergency contraceptive is currently [http://www.ellaone.com/ ellaOne]. It lasts up to 5 days after unprotected sex. Other EC brands are generally effective for 1-3 days with occasional protection for up to 5 days. Japan currently does not carry ellaOne. If your country doesn't carry ellaOne, copper IUDs may also prevent pregnancy for up to 5 days after unprotected sex. If none of these options are available, look for regular EC, which may sometimes protect you for up to 5 days. Note that EC pills are not 100% effective, and they should be taken as soon as possible.


Here is the EC you can expect to find in Japan (see below). This information was found on the [http://ec.princeton.edu/ Princeton EC website]:
Here is the EC you can expect to find in Japan (see below). This information was found on the [http://ec.princeton.edu/ Princeton EC website]:


''Dedicated Products / Progestin Only
* In Japan, you can purchase dedicated emergency contraception (morning after pill) that is progestin-only. You can find NorLevo 0.75 mg (take 2 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex).<ref>[http://ec.princeton.edu/worldwide/ Princeton EC Website]</ref>
Take 2 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex:''
* If you can't access dedicated emergency contraception, you can use regular birth control as replacement EC. To do this, you must remember that, in 28-day packs, only the first 21 pills can be used. You can take Duoluton or Planovar (for both of these brands, take 2 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex and take 2 more pills 12 hours later).<ref>[http://ec.princeton.edu/worldwide/ Princeton EC Website]</ref>
* NorLevo 0.75 mg
 
''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:''
* Duoluton
* Planovar


Some clinics:
Some clinics in Tokyo where you can get EC:


* [http://pctclinic.com/birth-control/ Primary Care Tokyo]: "NorLevo®, a progestin-only pill similar to "Plan B" is available by prescription. Planovar, a progestin-estrogen combination pill, is also available for this purpose, and can be dispensed directly to you at the clinic. We also stock a limited supply of ella® (ulipristal), which is a progesterone receptor modulator. ella® is not yet approved in Japan, but has been available in Europe since 2009 and the U.S. since 2010. The cost for consultation and medication for Planovar is ¥3,400 (plus tax). For NorLevo®, a consultation fee of ¥3,000 yen is charged and the medication can be obtained at a prescription pharmacy at an estimated  cost of ¥15,000, which will vary depending on the pharmacy. ella® is dispensed in the clinic for a total fee of ¥9,500. A urine pregnancy test and completion of a consent form is required prior to dispensing of ella®."
* [http://pctclinic.com/birth-control/ Primary Care Tokyo]: "NorLevo®, a progestin-only pill similar to "Plan B" is available by prescription. Planovar, a progestin-estrogen combination pill, is also available for this purpose, and can be dispensed directly to you at the clinic. We also stock a limited supply of ella® (ulipristal), which is a progesterone receptor modulator. ella® is not yet approved in Japan, but has been available in Europe since 2009 and the U.S. since 2010. The cost for consultation and medication for Planovar is ¥3,400 (plus tax). For NorLevo®, a consultation fee of ¥3,000 yen is charged and the medication can be obtained at a prescription pharmacy at an estimated  cost of ¥15,000, which will vary depending on the pharmacy. ella® is dispensed in the clinic for a total fee of ¥9,500. A urine pregnancy test and completion of a consent form is required prior to dispensing of ella®."

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