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==Emergency Contraception (Morning After Pill)== | ==Emergency Contraception (Morning After Pill)== | ||
'''Important Notes:''' Emergency contraception may prevent pregnancy for three days (72 hours) and sometimes five days (120 hours) after unprotected sex. Take EC '''as soon as possible''' after unprotected sex. If you don't have access to dedicated EC, oral contraceptives can be used as replacement EC, but remember the following: 1) Only some contraceptives work as EC 2) Different contraceptives require different dosages and time schedules to work as EC 3) You must only use the first 21 pills in 28-day packs and 4) They may be less effective than dedicated EC. For general information on emergency contraceptives, click [https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/morning-after-pill-emergency-contraception here] and [http://ec.princeton.edu/info/ecp.html here]. | '''Important Notes:''' Emergency contraception may prevent pregnancy for three days (72 hours) and sometimes five days (120 hours) after unprotected sex. Take EC '''as soon as possible''' after unprotected sex to prevent pregnancy. If you don't have access to dedicated EC, oral contraceptives can be used as replacement EC, but remember the following: 1) Only some contraceptives work as EC 2) Different contraceptives require different dosages and time schedules to work as EC 3) You must only use the first 21 pills in 28-day packs and 4) They may be less effective than dedicated EC. For general information on emergency contraceptives, click [https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/morning-after-pill-emergency-contraception here] and [http://ec.princeton.edu/info/ecp.html here]. | ||
===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
In 2009, it was estimated that about 5% of Samoan women (of reproductive age) had knowledge of emergency contraceptive options, and 0.1% of Samoan women (of reproductive age) had ever used emergency contraceptive pills have ever used emergency contraceptive pills.<ref>[https://www.cecinfo.org/country-by-country-information/status-availability-database/countries/samoa/ EC Status and Availability - Samoa]</ref> If you have more updated information on EC knowledge and usage in Samoa, please update this page. | |||
===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. | |||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||
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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
If you are visiting Samoa as a short-term traveler or tourist, there are no restrictions related to HIV status. You will not be asked for a medical certificate or proof of your status upon entering the country. However, if you want to stay for longer (i.e. obtain a work/student/residency permit), you may be required to provide a medical certificate that verifies that you are HIV-negative.<ref>[http://www.hivtravel.org/Default.aspx?PageId=143&CountryId=152 SAMOA - REGULATIONS ON ENTRY, STAY AND RESIDENCE FOR PLHIV]</ref> | |||
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===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||
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==List of Additional Resources== | ==List of Additional Resources== | ||
* [https://www.health.gov.ws/ Ministry of Health] | |||
* [https://www.ippf.org/about-us/member-associations/samoa Samoa Family Health Association]: "As the leading sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) services provider in Samoa, the Samoa Family Health Association (SFHA) delivers family planning (FP) and reproductive health (RH) services in Samoa through a permanent clinic in Apia, and a mobile unit which visits rural areas and the outer islands three times a week to provide educational and contraceptive services to vulnerable communities." | |||
* [https://www.equaldex.com/region/samoa Equaldex - Samoa]: Click here to learn about LGBTQ rights and laws in Samoa.It is important to understand that male homosexuality is illegal in Samoa while it appears that | |||
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