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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
You obtain birth control over the counter (no prescription) needed in Mexico. | You can obtain birth control over the counter (no prescription) needed in Mexico. However, oral contraceptives are not the most popular form of contraception in Mexico. It is estimated that 70%-78% of women of fertility age in Mexico use some form of modern contraception with sterilization being the most common, followed by IUD and then oral contraceptives. In rural areas, it is estimated that 44% of Mexican women use some form of modern birth control. | ||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
You can find contraception in most pharmacies. In Mexico, people say that there is a "farmacia" on almost every corner. Some recommended pharmacies include Benavides (though it is a bit expensive) or Jessica's (which is less expensive). | |||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||