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* If you want to obtain '''condoms''' ("kondom" in German), you can find them sold in grocery stores, pharmacies ("apotheke" in German), and specialty stores. There is even a [http://www.condomi-plus-herz.at/ condom museum] in the city. | * If you want to obtain '''condoms''' ("kondom" in German), you can find them sold in grocery stores, pharmacies ("apotheke" in German), and specialty stores. There is even a [http://www.condomi-plus-herz.at/ condom museum] in the city. | ||
* If you want to obtain '''birth control pills''' ("antibabypillen" in German), you will need a prescription. If you already have a prescription, you can directly purchase pills at your local pharmacy ("apotheke" in German). If you don't have a prescription yet, you will want to ensure that, ideally, you first have Austrian health insurance. You can then visit an Austrian gynecologist, who will write you a prescription. If you already have a prescription from another country, that gynecologist can review your existing prescription and write an Austrian one as well. However, you should note that it can sometimes take a while to see an Austrian gynecologist, and the wait times for an appointment can be quite lengthy. | * If you want to obtain '''birth control pills''' ("antibabypillen" in German), you can find a variety of brands available in Austrian pharmacies, such as Yasmin, Diane mite, Microgynon 30, Microgynon 50, Trigynon, Valette, Gynovin, Meliane, Mirelle, and Triodena, among other brands.<ref>[http://www.clissmann.com/pil/ocs_intl.htm International names for our leading oral contraceptives / | ||
hormonal acne treatment]</ref> However, you will need a prescription in order to purchase birth control pills. If you already have a prescription, you can directly purchase pills at your local pharmacy ("apotheke" in German). If you don't have a prescription yet, you will want to ensure that, ideally, you first have Austrian health insurance. You can then visit an Austrian gynecologist, who will write you a prescription. If you already have a prescription from another country, that gynecologist can review your existing prescription and write an Austrian one as well. However, you should note that it can sometimes take a while to see an Austrian gynecologist, and the wait times for an appointment can be quite lengthy. | |||
* If you want a '''contraceptive ring (i.e. Nuvaring)''', Nuvaring has been available in Austria since 2002.<ref>[http://www.evaluategroup.com/Universal/View.aspx?type=Story&id=33024 NuvaRing - The first once-a-month, hormonal contraceptive - now available in Austria]</ref> You can find it offered at public and private clinics, such as at [http://www.prowoman.at/prowoman.php?katid=7&id=37 Pro:woman Ambulatorium], a sexual and reproductive health clinic in Austria that is affiliated with Marie Stopes International. | * If you want a '''contraceptive ring (i.e. Nuvaring)''', Nuvaring has been available in Austria since 2002.<ref>[http://www.evaluategroup.com/Universal/View.aspx?type=Story&id=33024 NuvaRing - The first once-a-month, hormonal contraceptive - now available in Austria]</ref> You can find it offered at public and private clinics, such as at [http://www.prowoman.at/prowoman.php?katid=7&id=37 Pro:woman Ambulatorium], a sexual and reproductive health clinic in Austria that is affiliated with Marie Stopes International. | ||
* If you want a '''contraceptive patch''', you can find Evra available in Austria. You can get it at many public and private clinics or pharmacies, including [http://www.prowoman.at/prowoman.php?katid=7&id=38 Pro:woman Ambulatorium]. | * If you want a '''contraceptive patch''', you can find Evra available in Austria. You can get it at many public and private clinics or pharmacies, including [http://www.prowoman.at/prowoman.php?katid=7&id=38 Pro:woman Ambulatorium]. | ||