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'''OVERVIEW''' | '''OVERVIEW''' | ||
Generally speaking, Estonia is a technologically advanced society that follows European Union standards. You can access many forms of contraception, including condoms, pills, and IUDs. However, a prescription is required for most forms of contraception. You can access emergency contraception over-the-counter, and there are 24-hour pharmacies where you can access them. You can also find pads, tampons, and menstrual cups sold in pharmacies and stores. Regarding STIs, you can find low-cost or free testing services at youth counseling centers and HCT sites. Concerning pregnancy, women are entitled to 140 days of pregnancy and maternity leave. Finally, abortion is legally available during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. | |||
==Contraception (Birth Control)== | ==Contraception (Birth Control)== | ||
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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
In Estonia, you can purchase condoms without a prescription at pharmacies. However, you need a prescription to obtain most forms of contraception, such as birth control pills, implants | In Estonia, you can purchase condoms without a prescription at pharmacies. However, you need a prescription to obtain most forms of contraception, such as birth control pills, implants, and IUDs.<ref>[http://ocsotc.org/wp-content/uploads/worldmap/worldmap.html Global Oral Contraception Availability]</ref> <ref>[http://freethepill.org/where-on-earth/ Free the Pill: Where on Earth?]</ref> | ||
In 2015, it was estimated that about 65% of Estonian women (who were ages 15-49 and married or in unions) used any form of contraception. This was markedly lower than the Northern European average, where about 77% of women use contraception. Furthermore, it was found that about 13% of women had unmet family planning needs, which was a higher rate than the Northern European average of about 7% of women with unmet family planning needs. The most common forms of contraception used by Estonian women were IUDs (22% of women), birth control pills (19% of women), and condoms (14% of women). For all other modern forms of contraception, there were low rates of usage. For example, vaginal barrier methods were used by less than 1% of women. There were practically no recorded users of contraceptive injectables (0% of women) or contraceptive implants (0% of women). However, some women did practice traditional contraceptive methods, such as the rhythm method (3% of women), withdrawal (2% of women), and other traditional methods (3% of women).<ref>[http://www.un.org/en/development/desa/population/publications/pdf/family/trendsContraceptiveUse2015Report.pdf Trends in Contraceptive Use Worldwide 2015]</ref> | In 2015, it was estimated that about 65% of Estonian women (who were ages 15-49 and married or in unions) used any form of contraception. This was markedly lower than the Northern European average, where about 77% of women use contraception. Furthermore, it was found that about 13% of women had unmet family planning needs, which was a higher rate than the Northern European average of about 7% of women with unmet family planning needs. The most common forms of contraception used by Estonian women were IUDs (22% of women), birth control pills (19% of women), and condoms (14% of women). For all other modern forms of contraception, there were low rates of usage. For example, vaginal barrier methods were used by less than 1% of women. There were practically no recorded users of contraceptive injectables (0% of women) or contraceptive implants (0% of women). However, some women did practice traditional contraceptive methods, such as the rhythm method (3% of women), withdrawal (2% of women), and other traditional methods (3% of women).<ref>[http://www.un.org/en/development/desa/population/publications/pdf/family/trendsContraceptiveUse2015Report.pdf Trends in Contraceptive Use Worldwide 2015]</ref> | ||
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* The fee for the '''IUD''' procedure will vary, depending on the clinic you visit. For example, the procedure is 45€ at [https://www.medicum.ee/en/naistenouandla/ Medicum] and 590€ at [http://www.elitekliinik.ee/ Klinik Elite], as of January 2019. | * The fee for the '''IUD''' procedure will vary, depending on the clinic you visit. For example, the procedure is 45€ at [https://www.medicum.ee/en/naistenouandla/ Medicum] and 590€ at [http://www.elitekliinik.ee/ Klinik Elite], as of January 2019. | ||
The fee for the '''contraceptive implant''' procedure will vary, depending on the clinic you visit. For example, the procedure is 60€ at [https://www.medicum.ee/en/naistenouandla/ Medicum] and 400€ at [http://www.elitekliinik.ee/ Klinik Elite], as of January 2019. | * The fee for the '''contraceptive implant''' procedure will vary, depending on the clinic you visit. For example, the procedure is 60€ at [https://www.medicum.ee/en/naistenouandla/ Medicum] and 400€ at [http://www.elitekliinik.ee/ Klinik Elite], as of January 2019. | ||
==Emergency Contraception (Morning After Pill)== | ==Emergency Contraception (Morning After Pill)== | ||
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===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
* Note: You can find 24-hour pharmacies in Tallinn. Some of them are Tõnismäe | * Note: You can find 24-hour pharmacies in Tallinn. Some of them are Tõnismäe Südameapteek and Vikerlase Südameapteek. | ||
* You can find emergency contraceptive pills (morning after pills) at pharmacies, and they are sold over-the-counter. Some brands you may find are Escapelle, Postinor Duo, and ellaOne.<ref name="ecstatus-estonia" /> | * You can find emergency contraceptive pills (morning after pills) at pharmacies, and they are sold over-the-counter. Some brands you may find are Escapelle, Postinor Duo, and ellaOne.<ref name="ecstatus-estonia" /> | ||
* '''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. | ||
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