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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
In Lesotho, emergency contraceptive pills (morning after pills) are available, but a prescription is required. We still need to confirm whether these laws are commonly followed by pharmacists (if you know, update this page). You can find emergency contraceptive pills at pharmacies or programs affiliated with the International Planned Parenthood Foundation. It is estimated that about 32% of women (of reproductive age) in Lesotho have knowledge of emergency contraceptive options, as of 2009-2010.<ref>[https://www.cecinfo.org/country-by-country-information/status-availability-database/countries/lesotho/ EC Status and Availability - Lesotho]</ref> | In Lesotho, emergency contraceptive pills (morning after pills) are available, but a prescription is required. We still need to confirm whether these laws are commonly followed by pharmacists (if you know, update this page). You can find emergency contraceptive pills at pharmacies or programs affiliated with the International Planned Parenthood Foundation. It is estimated that about 32% of women (of reproductive age) in Lesotho have knowledge of emergency contraceptive options, as of 2009-2010.<ref name="ecstatus_lesotho">[https://www.cecinfo.org/country-by-country-information/status-availability-database/countries/lesotho/ EC Status and Availability - Lesotho]</ref> | ||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
* You can obtain emergency contraceptive pills (morning after pills), but you may need a prescription (we need to confirm this). One brand you may find at family planning clinics is NorLevo 0.75 mg.<ref | * You can obtain emergency contraceptive pills (morning after pills), but you may need a prescription (we need to confirm this). One brand you may find at family planning clinics is NorLevo 0.75 mg.<ref name="ecstatus_lesotho" /> | ||
* '''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. | * '''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. | ||