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For birth control pills, you can say "経口避妊薬" (けいこうひにんやく, "keikouhininyaku" in Japanese). The most common way to refer to birth control pills is "ピル" (piru). Note that only low-dosage pills are sold in Japan. You'll need a prescription. [https://healthytokyo.com/blog/birth-control-pills-in-japan-and-other-contraceptives-a-basic-guide Here is a comprehensive guide.] Check out this [http://www.survivingnjapan.com/2012/05/how-to-find-clinic-or-hospital-that.html useful guide] to finding a clinic that will prescribe for you. | For birth control pills, you can say "経口避妊薬" (けいこうひにんやく, "keikouhininyaku" in Japanese). The most common way to refer to birth control pills is "ピル" (piru). Note that only low-dosage pills are sold in Japan. You'll need a prescription. [https://healthytokyo.com/blog/birth-control-pills-in-japan-and-other-contraceptives-a-basic-guide/?utm_source=gynopedia Here is a comprehensive guide.] Check out this [http://www.survivingnjapan.com/2012/05/how-to-find-clinic-or-hospital-that.html useful guide] to finding a clinic that will prescribe for you. | ||
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* [https://healthytokyo.com/blog/booking-doctor-appointments-online-in-japan/?utm_source=gynopedia HealthyTokyo.com provides appointments for clinics prescribing birth control pills across Japan] | |||
* [http://www.jfpa.or.jp/ Japan Family Planning Association] | * [http://www.jfpa.or.jp/ Japan Family Planning Association] | ||
* [http://pctclinic.com/birth-control/ Primary Care Tokyo]: "Tri-phasic and monophasic oral contraceptives are available at the clinic for dispensing. Prescriptions can also be issued if dispensing at an outside pharmacy is preferred... We do not place or remove IUDs at our clinic... Please note that consultations for dispensing of oral contraceptives and the cost of the medications are not covered by National Health Insurance. Consultations that are only for the prescription of oral contraceptives are ¥3,000 and the cost of a one month supply dispensed in-house is ¥2,500 (plus tax). Prescriptions can also be issued in which case the cost of the medication may vary depending on the pharmacy." | * [http://pctclinic.com/birth-control/ Primary Care Tokyo]: "Tri-phasic and monophasic oral contraceptives are available at the clinic for dispensing. Prescriptions can also be issued if dispensing at an outside pharmacy is preferred... We do not place or remove IUDs at our clinic... Please note that consultations for dispensing of oral contraceptives and the cost of the medications are not covered by National Health Insurance. Consultations that are only for the prescription of oral contraceptives are ¥3,000 and the cost of a one month supply dispensed in-house is ¥2,500 (plus tax). Prescriptions can also be issued in which case the cost of the medication may vary depending on the pharmacy." | ||