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===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
* You can purchase emergency contraceptive pills (morning after pills) at pharmacies, and no prescription is required. You can purchase the pills directly from the pharmacist. Some of the brands you may find are NorLevo 1.5mg, P2, and ellaOne | * You can purchase emergency contraceptive pills (morning after pills) at pharmacies, and no prescription is required. You can purchase the pills directly from the pharmacist. Some of the brands you may find are NorLevo 1.5mg, P2, and ellaOne.<ref name="icec_cameroon" /> | ||
* Note: The longest-lasting EC is currently 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 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. | ||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||