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Here is the most critical information about emergency contraception (the morning after pill) in Phnom Penh: | Here is the most critical information about emergency contraception (the morning after pill) in Phnom Penh: | ||
* You can purchase dedicated emergency contraception at pharmacies. You can expect to find Pregnon (take 2 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex). Another brand you may find is Anlitin.<ref>[http://ec.princeton.edu/worldwide/ Princeton EC Website]</ref> | * You can purchase dedicated emergency contraception at pharmacies. You can expect to find Pregnon (take 2 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex). Another brand you may find is Anlitin.<ref>[http://ec.princeton.edu/worldwide/ Princeton EC Website]</ref> | ||
* If you can't access dedicated emergency contraception, you can use oral contraceptives (birth control pills) as EC. You can purchase oral contraceptives at pharmacies as well. For progestin-only pills, you can take Microval (take 50 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex). For progestin-estrogen combined pills, you can take FMP (take 2 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex and take 2 more pills 12 hours later). You can also take Anna or Microgynon ED (take 4 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex and take 4 more pills 12 hours later). You should remember that, in 28-day packs, only the first 21 pills can be used.<ref>[http://ec.princeton.edu/worldwide/ Princeton EC Website]</ref> | * If you can't access dedicated emergency contraception, you can use oral contraceptives (birth control pills) as EC. You can purchase oral contraceptives at pharmacies as well. For progestin-only pills, you can take Microval (take 50 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex). For progestin-estrogen combined pills, you can take FMP (take 2 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex and take 2 more pills 12 hours later). You can also take Anna or Microgynon ED (take 4 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex and take 4 more pills 12 hours later). You should remember that, in 28-day packs, only the first 21 pills can be used.<ref>[http://ec.princeton.edu/worldwide/ Princeton EC Website]</ref> | ||
Here are some places where you can access emergency contraception (the morning after pill) that aren't pharmacies: | Here are some places where you can access emergency contraception (the morning after pill) that aren't pharmacies. These places also usually provide emergency contraception for free or at a reduced price: | ||
* [http://www.mariestopes.org.kh/ Marie Stopes Cambodia]: Sells emergency contraception (the morning after pill) for 20,000 riel (for Cambodian nationals). It will be a different price for non-Cambodians. | * [http://www.mariestopes.org.kh/ Marie Stopes Cambodia]: Sells emergency contraception (the morning after pill) for 20,000 riel (for Cambodian nationals). It will be a different price for non-Cambodians. | ||
* [http://www.wbcanna.com/ Anna Women-Baby's Center]: "Women-Baby’s Center offers the “Morning After Pill” for those who need emergency contraception. We recommend going through our family planning counseling for fertility awareness and for learning how to practice safe sex." Schedule your family planning appointment today by dialing 098 800 921. Email: info@wbcanna.com | * [http://www.wbcanna.com/ Anna Women-Baby's Center]: "Women-Baby’s Center offers the “Morning After Pill” for those who need emergency contraception. We recommend going through our family planning counseling for fertility awareness and for learning how to practice safe sex." Schedule your family planning appointment today by dialing 098 800 921. Email: info@wbcanna.com | ||
* [http://www.psk.org.kh/ Population Services Khmer (PSK)]: They may give you Next 72, an emergency contraceptive pill that they launched in 2013, or an IUD. You can get ahold of PSK by phone (855-23) 210 814 / 9 87 404 / 987 406 or email: generalinfo@psk.org.kh. Here's [http://www.psi.org/program/emergency-contraception-pills/ more information on Next 72]. Address: No. 29, 334 Street, P.O.Box 153, Boeung Keng Kang 1, Chamkarmon, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/Population-Services-International-Cambodia-1573558766204513/ link here]. | |||
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