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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. Regarding STIs, you can find low-cost or free testing services at youth counseling centers and HCT sites. | 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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===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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