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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. 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]. Copper IUDs may also prevent pregnancy up to 5 days after unprotected sex. | ||
===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
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===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||
Most medications are cheaper in Korea than in Western countries, even without the national health insurance. It is important to note that Korean insurance does not cover what it considers "proactive" or "unnecessary" medications that don't apply to an immediate health concern. For example, if you test positive for a UTI, the antibiotics are covered. If you want antibiotics in case of a UTI on a weekend or when you are traveling, you will pay out of pocket. These out-of-pocket antibiotics will still only cost less than 10,000 won. These "unnecessary" types of medications also include sleep aids and anything mental health related. | |||
==Menstruation== | ==Menstruation== | ||
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* [http://www.mediflower.co.kr/eng/sub_010101.html Medi-Flower OB/GYN Clinic] - Recommended. Located next to the Seoul National University of Education Metro stop. The female Korean doctor speaks English. | * [http://www.mediflower.co.kr/eng/sub_010101.html Medi-Flower OB/GYN Clinic] - Recommended. Located next to the Seoul National University of Education Metro stop. The female Korean doctor speaks English. | ||
* Miz Medi Hospital - Recommended. Located next to the Daechi Metro stop. They often take care of random other health needs, e.g. vitamin shots, for patients who are in for reproductive health purposes. The female Korean doctor, Dr. Yum, speaks perfect English. The phone number is 02-3467-3796. https://www.mizmedi.com/eng/main/main.asp | |||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||
At a reputable women's clinic, some example of service costs without national insurance coverage: | |||
Sonogram- 60,000 won | |||
Removal of an IUD- 25,000 won | |||
Consultation fee- 15,000 won | |||
Vitamin D shot- 15,000 won | |||
If you qualify for national insurance within one week of your services, you have 7 days to go back to most clinics and get a refund because the clinic can retroactively charge the national insurance plan. This information is based on the Miz Medi clinic in Daechi, Seoul. | |||
==Pregnancy== | ==Pregnancy== | ||