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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
In Estonia, emergency contraceptive pills (morning after pills) are available over-the-counter at pharmacies. No prescription is required and the are no age restrictions regarding who can purchase them.<ref>[hhttps://www.cecinfo.org/country-by-country-information/status-availability-database/countries/estonia/ EC Status and Availability - Estonia]</ref> | In Estonia, emergency contraceptive pills (morning after pills) are available over-the-counter at pharmacies. No prescription is required and the are no age restrictions regarding who can purchase them. The use of emergency contraceptive pills is also rather common. It has been estimated that about 41% of Estonian women have ever used emergency contraception.<ref>[hhttps://www.cecinfo.org/country-by-country-information/status-availability-database/countries/estonia/ EC Status and Availability - Estonia]</ref> | ||
The Estonian government and social services have made efforts to provide educational resources on emergency contraception. The country has seen local guides published (such as "Ravimeetod – postkoitaalne kontratseptsioon" in 2005 and " Õpilase seksuaaltervis: Tegevusjuhend kooli tervishoiutöötajale" in 2007), which focus on emergency contraceptive use. Young people can also find information on emergency contraceptives when they visit youth counseling services. In addition, health care professionals (such as gynecologists, family doctors, and health personnel at schools) often let people know about emergency contraceptive options when they receive general consultations or checkups. | |||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
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===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||
* Emergency contraceptive pills (morning after pills) are not reimbursed or covered by Estonian social security.<ref>[http://www.ec-ec.org/emergency-contraception-in-europe/country-by-country-information-2/estonia/ ECEC: Estonia]</ref> For this reason, you'll probably need to pay the full price of the pills at pharmacies. However, you may be able to find reduced costs for pills at women's clinics or special programs. | |||
==Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs/STDs)== | ==Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs/STDs)== | ||