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===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
* In Namibia, you can find '''condoms''' at a variety of venues and stores, including pharmacies and service stations, and no prescription is required. They also may be freely provided by certain social initiatives or specialized programs that aim to bring sexual health care services to people. | * In Namibia, you can find '''condoms''' at a variety of venues and stores, including pharmacies and service stations, and no prescription is required. You can expect to see a variety of international brands sold in stores, such as They also may be freely provided by certain social initiatives or specialized programs that aim to bring sexual health care services to people. | ||
* You can find '''oral contraceptives (birth control pills)''' sold at pharmacies, but a prescription is required. Some brands that you can expect to see include Biphasil, Diane, Femodene, Ginette, Marvelon, Melodene, Mercilon, Minesse, Minulette, Nordette, Triphasil, Yasmin, and Yaz.<ref>[Conversation with Windhoek pharmacist, August 2018]</ref> Please note that certain birth control pills, such as Cerazette, are not available in Namibia, as of August 2018. | * You can find '''oral contraceptives (birth control pills)''' sold at pharmacies, but a prescription is required. Some brands that you can expect to see include Biphasil, Diane, Femodene, Ginette, Marvelon, Melodene, Mercilon, Minesse, Minulette, Nordette, Triphasil, Yasmin, and Yaz.<ref>[Conversation with Windhoek pharmacist, August 2018]</ref> Please note that certain birth control pills, such as Cerazette, are not available in Namibia, as of August 2018. | ||
* You can find '''contraceptive rings (Nuvaring)''' in Namibia, though the pharmacy may not have them in stock and will need to special order them. For this reason, it's recommended to contact the pharmacy in advance before looking to obtain a contraceptive ring. | * You can find '''contraceptive rings (Nuvaring)''' in Namibia, though the pharmacy may not have them in stock and will need to special order them. For this reason, it's recommended to contact the pharmacy in advance before looking to obtain a contraceptive ring. | ||
* You can find '''contraceptive patches''', you can find Evra sold in pharmacies in Namibia.<ref>[Conversation with Windhoek pharmacist, August 2018]</ref> | * You can find '''contraceptive patches''', you can find Evra sold in pharmacies in Namibia.<ref>[Conversation with Windhoek pharmacist, August 2018]</ref> | ||
* You can find '''intra-uterine devices (IUDs)''', you can get them inserted at hospitals or clinics in Namibia. | * You can find '''intra-uterine devices (IUDs)''', you can get them inserted at hospitals or clinics in Namibia, including copper IUDs.<ref>[https://allafrica.com/stories/201802130499.html Namibia: UNFPA Donates Consignment of Contraceptives]</ref> | ||
* You can find '''contraceptive shots/injectables''', you can get them injected at hospitals or clinics in Namibia. | * You can find '''contraceptive shots/injectables''', you can get them injected at hospitals or clinics in Namibia. Some brands you may see are Depo-Provera and Noristerat.<ref>[https://allafrica.com/stories/201802130499.html Namibia: UNFPA Donates Consignment of Contraceptives]</ref> | ||
* You can find '''contraceptive implants''', you can get them inserted at hospitals or clinics in Namibia. | * You can find '''contraceptive implants''', you can get them inserted at hospitals or clinics in Namibia. Some brands you may see are Jadelle and Implanon.<ref>[https://allafrica.com/stories/201802130499.html Namibia: UNFPA Donates Consignment of Contraceptives]</ref> | ||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||