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===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
* In Barbados, you can obtain '''condoms''' at pharmacies. Some of the brands you can expect to find are Durex, Vitalis, and Erotim. | * In Barbados, you can obtain '''condoms''' at pharmacies, clinics, and the [https://www.bfpaonline.com/services-for-women Barbados Family Planning Association (BFPA)]. Some of the brands you can expect to find are Durex, Vitalis, and Erotim. | ||
* You can obtain '''contraceptive pills (birth control pills)''' at pharmacies and | * You can obtain '''contraceptive pills (birth control pills)''' at pharmacies, clinics, and the [https://www.bfpaonline.com/services-for-women Barbados Family Planning Association (BFPA)]. You'll typically find brands from international pharmaceutical companies. Some of the brands you can expect to find are Exluton, Cerazette, Diane 35, Femiane, Gynera, Logynon, Microgynon 30, Qlaira, Yasmin, and Yaz.<ref>[Conversations with Bridgetown pharmacists, September 2018]</ref> | ||
* It appears that the '''contraceptive ring (Nuvaring)''' is not commonly available in Barbados, and it may not be available at all. | * It appears that the '''contraceptive ring (Nuvaring)''' is not commonly available in Barbados, and it may not be available at all. Most pharmacies will not have it, and they probably won't be able to even special order it (but you can ask and see). We were also told by a pharmacist that it used to be available on the island, but it no longer seems to be available (September 2018). | ||
* The '''contraceptive patch (Evra)''' is available in Barbados, though it's not extremely common and tends to be rather expensive. For this reason, you may need to special order it from some pharmacies, though other pharmacies may have it in stock.<ref>[Conversations with Bridgetown pharmacists, September 2018]</ref> | * The '''contraceptive patch (Evra)''' is available in Barbados, though it's not extremely common and tends to be rather expensive. For this reason, you may need to special order it from some pharmacies, though other pharmacies may have it in stock.<ref>[Conversations with Bridgetown pharmacists, September 2018]</ref> | ||
* You can obtain an '''intra-uterine device (IUD)''' | * You can obtain an '''intra-uterine device (IUD)''' at clinics, hospitals, or the [https://www.bfpaonline.com/services-for-women Barbados Family Planning Association (BFPA)]. You should contact your intended provider for details. | ||
* You can obtain a '''contraceptive shot (such as Depo-Provera)''' | * You can obtain a '''contraceptive shot (such as Depo-Provera)''' at clinics, hospitals, or the [https://www.bfpaonline.com/services-for-women Barbados Family Planning Association (BFPA)]. You should contact your intended provider for details. | ||
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===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
* [https://www.bfpaonline.com/services-for-women Barbados Family Planning Association (BFPA)]: "The BFPA is one of the top providers of sexual and reproductive health services for women in Barbados. From pap smears, contraceptive care, fertility treatment, testing for sexually transmitted Infections, and gynecological health. Our clinic team will provide you with confidential care and support, that you can trust." Address: Bay Street, Bridgetown, St. Michael, Barbados. Clinic Phone: 1-246-426-2027. Email: info@bfpaonline.com | |||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||