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===What to Get & Where to Get It===
===What to Get & Where to Get It===


'''Note:''' The longest-lasting EC is currently [http://www.ellaone.com/ ellaOne]. It lasts up to 5 days (120 hours) after unprotected sex, and it's available in the Netherlands. 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.
* In the Netherlands, you can obtain emergency contraceptive pills (morning after pills) at pharmacies and clinics without a prescription. One of the brands you can expect to find are ellaOne (take 1 pill within 120 hours after unprotected sex), which used to require a prescription, but shouldn't need one any more. Visit the [http://www.ellaone.nl/ Dutch ellaONe website] for details. You can also find NorLevo 1.5mg (take 1 pill within 120 hours after unprotected sex) and Postinor 1500 (take 1 pill within 120 hours after unprotected sex). Note that, as of April 2018, ellaOne is the most effective emergency contraceptive pill available in the Netherlands.
 
* If you can't access dedicated emergency contraceptive pills, you can use regular birth control pills as replacement ECPs. To do this, remember that, in in 28-day packs, only the first 21 pills can be used. Here are the pills you can take: Neogynon (take 2 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex and take 2 more pills 12 hours later), Stediril-d (take 2 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex and take 2 more pills 12 hours later), Microgynon-30 (take 4 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex and take 4 more pills 12 hours later), Stediril 30 take 4 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex and take 4 more pills 12 hours later), or Lovette (take 5 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex and take 5 more pills 12 hours later).
Below, you'll find information on available EC options in the Netherlands. Much of this information was found on the [http://ec.princeton.edu/ Princeton EC website].
* You can get an IUD as emergency contraception as well. You should talk to a health care provider for details.
 
''Dedicated Products / Anti-Progestin
You should take 1 pill within 120 hours after unprotected sex:''
* ellaOne (This used to require a prescription, but shouldn't any more. Visit the [http://www.ellaone.nl/ Dutch ellaONe website] for details)
 
''Dedicated Products / Progestin Only
You should take 1 pill within 120 hours after unprotected sex:''
* NorLevo 1.5mg (available over the counter)
* Postinor 1500 (available over the counter)
 
''Oral Contraceptives used for EC / Progestin-Estrogen Combined
Note: in 28-day packs, only the first 21 pills can be used
Take 2 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex and take 2 more pills 12 hours later:''
* Neogynon
* Stediril-d
 
''You should take 4 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex and take 4 more pills 12 hours later:
''* Microgynon-30
* Stediril 30
 
''You should take 5 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex and take 5 more pills 12 hours later:
''* Lovette
   
   
===Costs===
===Costs===
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