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* For a full of contraceptive options available in Ecuador, click [http://contraceptive.ippf.org/search?search.searchtext=&search.component=&search.countrycode=EC here]. | * For a full of contraceptive options available in Ecuador, click [http://contraceptive.ippf.org/search?search.searchtext=&search.component=&search.countrycode=EC here]. | ||
* In Ecuador, you can purchase birth control pills ("píldoras anticonceptivas” in Spanish) over-the-counter. No prescription is required. There are over 20 birth control pill brands registered in Ecuador, including combined, progestin-only and phasic pills. Some of the brands you can expect to see are Belara, Cerazette, Ciclomex, Diane, Duofem, Exluton, Femiane, Gynera, Lo-Femenal, Marvelon, Mercilon, Microgynon, Microlut, Minesse, Minulet, Norvetal, Qlaira, Trinordiol and Yasmin.<ref>[http://contraceptive.ippf.org/search?search.searchtext=&search.component=&search.countrycode=EC IPFF Ecuador]</ref>. | * In Ecuador, you can purchase '''birth control pills''' ("píldoras anticonceptivas” in Spanish) over-the-counter. No prescription is required. There are over 20 birth control pill brands registered in Ecuador, including combined, progestin-only and phasic pills. Some of the brands you can expect to see are Belara, Cerazette, Ciclomex, Diane, Duofem, Exluton, Femiane, Gynera, Lo-Femenal, Marvelon, Mercilon, Microgynon, Microlut, Minesse, Minulet, Norvetal, Qlaira, Trinordiol and Yasmin.<ref>[http://contraceptive.ippf.org/search?search.searchtext=&search.component=&search.countrycode=EC IPFF Ecuador]</ref>. | ||
* In Spanish, the word for '''condom''' is "condón." | * In Spanish, the word for '''condom''' is "condón." | ||
* If you want the '''contraceptive injection''' ("anticonceptivo inyectable” in Spanish), you can try to check out local pharmacies. In many Latin American countries, you can get the injection directly at the pharmacy, but we're not sure if this is possible in Ecuador. | * If you want the '''contraceptive injection''' ("anticonceptivo inyectable” in Spanish), you can try to check out local pharmacies. In many Latin American countries, you can get the injection directly at the pharmacy, but we're not sure if this is possible in Ecuador. | ||