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* In Georgia, you can obtain '''emergency contraceptive pills (morning after pills)''' over-the-counter at pharmacies. No prescription is needed. To access ECPs, you will need to request them for purchase at a pharmacy since they are not on the shelves. You can expect to see anti-progestin pills, like Dvella, and progestin-only pills, like Escapelle and Postinor. For updated instructions on how to use the pills, you can visit the [http://ec.princeton.edu/ Princeton EC Website.] | * In Georgia, you can obtain '''emergency contraceptive pills (morning after pills)''' over-the-counter at pharmacies. No prescription is needed. To access ECPs, you will need to request them for purchase at a pharmacy since they are not on the shelves. You can expect to see anti-progestin pills, like Dvella, and progestin-only pills, like Escapelle and Postinor. For updated instructions on how to use the pills, you can visit the [http://ec.princeton.edu/ Princeton EC Website.] | ||
* If you cannot access dedicated ECPs, you can use regular birth control pills as replacement ECPs. However, if you do this, remember that in 28-day packs, only the first 21 pills can be used. Some of the pills you can use are Ovral (take 2 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex and take 2 more pills 12 hours later), Microgynon (take 4 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex and take 4 more pills 12 hours later) and Rigevidon (take 4 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex and take 4 more pills 12 hours later). For updated instructions on how to use the pills, you can visit the [http://ec.princeton.edu/ Princeton EC Website.] | * If you cannot access dedicated ECPs, you can use regular birth control pills as replacement ECPs. However, if you do this, remember that in 28-day packs, only the first 21 pills can be used. Some of the pills you can use are Ovral (take 2 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex and take 2 more pills 12 hours later), Microgynon (take 4 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex and take 4 more pills 12 hours later) and Rigevidon (take 4 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex and take 4 more pills 12 hours later). For updated instructions on how to use the pills, you can visit the [http://ec.princeton.edu/ Princeton EC Website.] | ||
* You can also get an '' | * You can also get an ''intrauterine device (IUD)''' to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex. However, this requires a special insertion procedure, so will probably take more time to obtain than finding dedicated ECPs at a pharmacy. | ||
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* Click [https://www.equaldex.com/region/georgia here] to learn about LGBTQ rights and laws in Georgia. | * Click [https://www.equaldex.com/region/georgia here] to learn about LGBTQ rights and laws in Georgia. | ||
* Click [https://www.unfpa.org/news/breaking-taboos-around-sexual-and-reproductive-health-rural-georgia here] to read a 2018 UNFPA article about sexual and reproductive health taboos in rural Georgia. | |||
* [http://www.hera-youth.ge/ Association HERA XXI]: This organization is an associate member of IPPF (International Planned Parenthood Federation). They provide sexual and reproductive health care, and they also help provide educate and support local activists. Address: Association HERA XXI head office Gamsakhurdia Ave, II Block, Building 9, APT №2 Tbilisi, Georgia. Tel: (995 32) 2 14 28 53 | |||
* [https://www.idpwa.org/ IDP Women Association “Consent”]: 41, Leselidze Street. Tbilisi 380005. Georgia. Tel: 8-832-98-89-06 | * [https://www.idpwa.org/ IDP Women Association “Consent”]: 41, Leselidze Street. Tbilisi 380005. Georgia. Tel: 8-832-98-89-06 | ||
* International Centre of Women's Education and Information: Baratashvili 10, 380005 Tbilisi, Georgia. Tel:+995 32 989 217 or +995 32 999 253. Fax: +995 32 001 077 or +995 32 001 127 or +995 32 989 217. E-mail: tamar@caucasus.net | * International Centre of Women's Education and Information: Baratashvili 10, 380005 Tbilisi, Georgia. Tel:+995 32 989 217 or +995 32 999 253. Fax: +995 32 001 077 or +995 32 001 127 or +995 32 989 217. E-mail: tamar@caucasus.net |
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