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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
In Benin, emergency contraceptive pills (morning after pills) are available over-the-counter at pharmacies. No prescription is required.<ref>[https://www.cecinfo.org/country-by-country-information/status-availability-database/countries/benin/ EC Status and Availability - Benin]</ref> | |||
It is estimated that about 19% of women (of reproductive age) in Benin have knowledge of emergency contraceptive pills, as of 2011-12, and about 1 % of women (of reproductive age) in Benin women have ever used emergency contraceptive pills, as of 2006.<ref>[https://www.cecinfo.org/country-by-country-information/status-availability-database/countries/benin/ EC Status and Availability - Benin]</ref> | |||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
'''Note:''' The longest-lasting EC is currently [http://www.ellaone.com/ ellaOne]. It lasts up to 5 days (120 hours) after unprotected sex. Check to see if your country carries ellaOne. If your country doesn't carry ellaOne, copper IUDs may also prevent pregnancy up to 5 days after unprotected sex. If none of these options are available, and it's been over 3 days since you had unprotected sex, you can still take EC, which may work up to 5 days. Note that EC pills are not 100% effective and should be taken as soon as possible. | * You can find emergency contraceptive pills (morning after pills) at pharmacies, clinics, and programs affiliated with the International Planned Parenthood Foundation. They are sold over-the-counter (no prescription needed). Some brands you may find are NorLevo 1.5mg, Optinor, Vikela, and ellaOne.<ref>[https://www.cecinfo.org/country-by-country-information/status-availability-database/countries/benin/ EC Status and Availability - Benin]</ref> According to a traveler who has visited Benin, "Most pharmacies carry emergency contraceptives, including name brands such as Norlevo and ellaOne. Because Benin suffers from a large number of fake and counterfeit drugs, be careful of what you select and where." | ||
* Tip: See [https://youtu.be/gaL7nplnaH0 SuzyKnew!'s video] on finding Emergency Contraceptives in Benin. | |||
* '''Note:''' The longest-lasting EC is currently [http://www.ellaone.com/ ellaOne]. It lasts up to 5 days (120 hours) after unprotected sex. Check to see if your country carries ellaOne. If your country doesn't carry ellaOne, copper IUDs may also prevent pregnancy up to 5 days after unprotected sex. If none of these options are available, and it's been over 3 days since you had unprotected sex, you can still take EC, which may work up to 5 days. Note that EC pills are not 100% effective and should be taken as soon as possible. | |||
===Costs=== | |||
* Prices range from $5 - $8 for emergency contraceptive pills. | |||
==Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs/STDs)== | ==Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs/STDs)== | ||