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Hong Kong is an incredibly international city with fantastic medical facilities. You can purchase contraception at pharmacies and tampons are relatively easy to find. However, you do need a prescription for emergency contraception (morning after pill). Furthermore, if you want an abortion, it can be rather expensive and must be done within 10 weeks of pregnancy. Due to these medical and financial restrictions, many Hong Kong women seek abortions in mainland China. Socially, the city is rather tolerant and open-minded. There are various feminist, gender studies and LGBT organizations.  

'''General Note:''' There are many types of contraceptives, also known as "birth control," including IUDs, oral contraceptives, patches, shots, and condoms, etc. If you would like to view a full list, click [https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/birth-control here].

Birth control pills cost about HKD 90-110/month. The IUD is about HKD 1500. Condoms are about HKD 100 for a ten-pack. Most private health insurance policies do not cover contraception.

'''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].