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* In Denmark, you can buy '''condoms''' at pharmacies and grocery stores (they are usually sold at the checkout counter). You can purchase condoms from online retailers like [https://www.biovea.com/ Biovea], which sell a variety of brands, such as Trojan and Durex, and can deliver the condoms to your Danish address. | * In Denmark, you can buy '''condoms''' at pharmacies and grocery stores (they are usually sold at the checkout counter). You can purchase condoms from online retailers like [https://www.biovea.com/ Biovea], which sell a variety of brands, such as Trojan and Durex, and can deliver the condoms to your Danish address. | ||
* In Denmark, you can find a variety of '''birth control pill''' brands. But first, you'll need to get a prescription to access the pills. Once you have a prescription, you can obtain the pills at pharmacies, health clinics or IPPF-affiliated programs. Some of the birth control pill brands you can expect see at pharmacies include Cerazette, Orifarm, Microluton, Microval, Dystrol, Neogentrol, Neogynon, Nordiol, Gynatrol, Microgyn or Nordette.<ref>[https://www.apoteket.dk/medicin/laegemidler Apotek - Medicines]</ref> | * In Denmark, you can find a variety of '''birth control pill''' brands. But first, you'll need to get a prescription to access the pills. If you don't already have a prescription, you can schedule an appointment with a General Practitioner. Note that, if you want to access the Danish public health care system, you'll need a CPR number.<ref>[https://www.angloinfo.com/how-to/denmark/moving/residency/cpr-number AngloInfo: The Danish CPR Number]</ref> Once you have a prescription, you can obtain the pills at pharmacies, health clinics or IPPF-affiliated programs. Some of the birth control pill brands you can expect see at pharmacies include Cerazette, Orifarm, Microluton, Microval, Dystrol, Neogentrol, Neogynon, Nordiol, Gynatrol, Microgyn or Nordette.<ref>[https://www.apoteket.dk/medicin/laegemidler Apotek - Medicines]</ref> | ||
* You can find the '''contraceptive patch,''' like the Evra patch, in Denmark, but a prescription is needed. Once you have a prescription, you can find it at the pharmacy.<ref>[https://www.apoteket.dk/medicin/laegemidler Apotek - Medicines]</ref> | * You can find the '''contraceptive patch,''' like the Evra patch, in Denmark, but a prescription is needed. Once you have a prescription, you can find it at the pharmacy.<ref>[https://www.apoteket.dk/medicin/laegemidler Apotek - Medicines]</ref> | ||
* You can find '''IUDs and hormonal coils''' in Denmark, including Jaydess and Mirena.<ref>[https://www.apoteket.dk/medicin/laegemidler Apotek - Medicines]</ref> | * You can find '''IUDs and hormonal coils''' in Denmark, including Jaydess and Mirena.<ref>[https://www.apoteket.dk/medicin/laegemidler Apotek - Medicines]</ref> | ||
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===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||
* If you are a Danish citizen or resident, your basic medical costs should be covered and free of charge.<ref>[https://www.angloinfo.com/how-to/denmark/moving/residency/cpr-number AngloInfo: The Danish CPR Number]</ref> | |||
==Emergency Contraception (Morning After Pill)== | ==Emergency Contraception (Morning After Pill)== | ||
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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
In Denmark, emergency contraceptive pills (morning after pills) are available over-the-counter. No prescription is needed and there are no age restrictions.<ref>[http://ec.princeton.edu/ Princeton EC Website]</ref> <ref>[http://www.cecinfo.org/country-by-country-information/status-availability-database/countries/denmark/ EC Status and Availability: Denmark]</ref> You can obtain emergency contraceptive pills at family planning clinics, pharmacies and IPPF-affiliated programs, and it's estimated that about 20% of Danish women have ever used ECPs, according to 2010 data.<ref>[http://www.cecinfo.org/country-by-country-information/status-availability-database/countries/denmark/ EC Status and Availability: Denmark]</ref> | In Denmark, emergency contraceptive pills (morning after pills) are available over-the-counter at pharmacies. No prescription is needed and there are no age restrictions.<ref>[http://ec.princeton.edu/ Princeton EC Website]</ref> <ref>[http://www.cecinfo.org/country-by-country-information/status-availability-database/countries/denmark/ EC Status and Availability: Denmark]</ref> You can obtain emergency contraceptive pills at family planning clinics, pharmacies and IPPF-affiliated programs, and it's estimated that about 20% of Danish women have ever used ECPs, according to 2010 data.<ref>[http://www.cecinfo.org/country-by-country-information/status-availability-database/countries/denmark/ EC Status and Availability: Denmark]</ref> | ||
You can also obtain an IUD, which is included in the national policy guidelines as a valid form of emergency contraception.<ref>[http://www.ec-ec.org/emergency-contraception-in-europe/country-by-country-information-2/denmark/ ECEC: Denmark]</ref> However, this will require a visit to a licensed health care practitioner to insert the IUD, so this will take more time than simply obtaining ECPs over-the-counter. | You can also obtain an IUD, which is included in the national policy guidelines as a valid form of emergency contraception.<ref>[http://www.ec-ec.org/emergency-contraception-in-europe/country-by-country-information-2/denmark/ ECEC: Denmark]</ref> However, this will require a visit to a licensed health care practitioner to insert the IUD, so this will take more time than simply obtaining ECPs over-the-counter. | ||
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===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
* In Denmark, you can obtain '''emergency contraceptive pills (morning after pills)''' at pharmacies, health care clinics and IPPF-affiliated programs. No prescription is needed and there are no age restrictions. Some pills you can expect to see are ellaOne, which is the longest-lasting EC is currently [http://www.ellaone.com/ ellaOne]. It lasts up to 5 days (120 hours) after unprotected sex. You also may find Levonelle 1500 or NorLevo 1.5mg. You may also find Postinor<ref>[http://ec.princeton.edu/ Princeton EC Website]</ref> For updated instructions on how to take these pills, click [http://ec.princeton.edu/worldwide/default.asp#brand here]. | * In Denmark, you can obtain '''emergency contraceptive pills (morning after pills)''' at pharmacies, health care clinics and IPPF-affiliated programs. No prescription is needed and there are no age restrictions. You can expect most pharmacies to be open between 09:30-17:30 on weekdays and from 09:30-12:00 or 09:30-14:00 on Saturdays.<ref>[https://www.angloinfo.com/how-to/denmark/healthcare/health-system/medical-services AngloInfo: Medical Services in Denmark]</ref> Some pharmacies are open 24-hours; you can find a list of them [https://www.sundhed.dk/borger/borger-soeg/?SearchTerm=apotekerer&searchType=searchTerm&Page=1&PageSize=10&Category=10 here]. Some pills you can expect to see are ellaOne, which is the longest-lasting EC is currently [http://www.ellaone.com/ ellaOne]. It lasts up to 5 days (120 hours) after unprotected sex. You also may find Levonelle 1500 or NorLevo 1.5mg. You may also find Postinor<ref>[http://ec.princeton.edu/ Princeton EC Website]</ref> For updated instructions on how to take these pills, click [http://ec.princeton.edu/worldwide/default.asp#brand here]. | ||
* You can also use an '''intrauterine device (IUD)''' as a form of emergency contraception. Contact a licensed health care provider in Denmark to learn more details. | * You can also use an '''intrauterine device (IUD)''' as a form of emergency contraception. Contact a licensed health care provider in Denmark to learn more details. | ||
* If you can't access dedicated emergency contraception, you can use regular birth control pills are replacement ECPs. To do this, you can take take brands like Microluton, Microval, Dystrol, Neogentrol, Neogynon, Nordiol, Gynatrol, Microgyn or Nordette. For updated instructions on how to take these pills, click [http://ec.princeton.edu/worldwide/default.asp#brand here]. | * If you can't access dedicated emergency contraception, you can use regular birth control pills are replacement ECPs. To do this, you can take take brands like Microluton, Microval, Dystrol, Neogentrol, Neogynon, Nordiol, Gynatrol, Microgyn or Nordette. For updated instructions on how to take these pills, click [http://ec.princeton.edu/worldwide/default.asp#brand here]. | ||
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===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
* Emergency Hospital Phone Number: Dial 112 | |||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||