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[[File:Lusinelle italy.jpg|300px | thumb|right|frame|'''Lusinelle birth control purchased in Italy for 13 euro''']] | [[File:Lusinelle italy.jpg|300px | thumb|right|frame|'''Lusinelle birth control purchased in Italy for 13 euro''']] | ||
* Once you have a prescription for birth control, you can | * To see a comprehensive list of contraception options in Italy, click [http://contraceptive.ippf.org/search?search.searchtext=&search.component=&search.countrycode=IT here]. | ||
* Nuvaring (the contraceptive ring) is available in Italy. In 2009, it cost around 13 euro. We'll need to update with a more recent rate. | * Once you have a prescription for '''birth control pills''', you can them at local pharmacies ("farmacia" in Italian). There are over 20 brands registered in Italy. Some brands you can expect to see are Novogyn 21, Microgynon, Ovranet, Loette and Miranova. To see a full list, click click [http://contraceptive.ippf.org/search?search.searchtext=&search.component=&search.countrycode=IT here]. | ||
* You can get condoms ("(preservativi") at grocery stores and pharmacies. There are also [http://italianintrigues.blogspot.com/2012/01/normal-0-false-false-false-en-us-x-none.html condom vending machines], which can often be found outside of pharmacies. | * Nuvaring (the '''contraceptive ring''') is available in Italy. In 2009, it cost around 13 euro. We'll need to update with a more recent rate. | ||
* You can get '''condoms''' ("(preservativi") at grocery stores and pharmacies. There are also [http://italianintrigues.blogspot.com/2012/01/normal-0-false-false-false-en-us-x-none.html condom vending machines], which can often be found outside of pharmacies. | |||
* If you want a '''contraceptive injectable/shot''', you can get Depo-Provera in Italy.<ref>[http://contraceptive.ippf.org/search?search.searchtext=&search.component=&search.countrycode=IT IPPF Italy]</ref> | |||
* If you want an '''IUD''', you can get Mirena in Italy.<ref>[http://contraceptive.ippf.org/search?search.searchtext=&search.component=&search.countrycode=IT IPPF Italy]</ref> | |||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||