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* You can purchase '''oral contraceptives (birth control pills)''' at pharmacies. No prescription is required. Some of the brands you can expect to see are Anna and Preme, which are both produced by Thai Nakorn Patana (a Thai pharmaceutical company).<ref>[http://contraceptive.ippf.org/search?search.searchtext=&search.component=&search.countrycode=LA IPPF Laos]</ref> Some locals have warned against purchasing medications from China or Vietnam, since they may be lower-quality or unreliable.<ref>[https://www.travelfish.org/beginners_detail/laos/21 Awkward healthcare questions in Laos]</ref> | * You can purchase '''oral contraceptives (birth control pills)''' at pharmacies. No prescription is required. Some of the brands you can expect to see are Anna and Preme, which are both produced by Thai Nakorn Patana (a Thai pharmaceutical company).<ref>[http://contraceptive.ippf.org/search?search.searchtext=&search.component=&search.countrycode=LA IPPF Laos]</ref> Some locals have warned against purchasing medications from China or Vietnam, since they may be lower-quality or unreliable.<ref>[https://www.travelfish.org/beginners_detail/laos/21 Awkward healthcare questions in Laos]</ref> | ||
** One local health care professional says (June 2017): "OC pills are widely available in most pharmacies and from public and private hospitals, even in rural areas. The brands will vary and providers may not stock consistent problems [sic: brands]. This can be an issue because it means that women may not always be able to find the brand that they are used to, especially in areas where the outlet may be bringing the drugs in from Thailand, Vietnam, China, etc. A lot of providers just drive over the border to buy their stocks."<ref>[Online Conversation with Health Care Professional]</ref> | ** One local health care professional says (June 2017): "OC pills are widely available in most pharmacies and from public and private hospitals, even in rural areas. The brands will vary and providers may not stock consistent problems [sic: brands]. This can be an issue because it means that women may not always be able to find the brand that they are used to, especially in areas where the outlet may be bringing the drugs in from Thailand, Vietnam, China, etc. A lot of providers just drive over the border to buy their stocks."<ref>[Online Conversation with Health Care Professional]</ref> | ||
* If you want an '''IUD''', you can get them at public hospitals in Vientiane, such as Ban Home Health Center, Chanthabouly | * If you want an '''IUD''', you'll be able to find copper-T IUDs in Laos. You can get them at public hospitals in Vientiane, such as Ban Home Health Center, Chanthabouly District hospital, etc. You can also get an IUD at private hospitals/clinics, such as Alliance, LaoViet and the French Clinic. For a full list of hospitals, visit the "Gynecological Exams" section. | ||
* According to locals, you should be able to find '''contraceptive implants''' in Laos, but we need more details.<ref>[Online Conversation with Health Care Professional]</ref> | * According to locals, you should be able to find '''contraceptive implants''' in Laos, but we need more details.<ref>[Online Conversation with Health Care Professional]</ref> | ||
* According to locals, you should be able to find '''contraceptive injectables''' in Laos, but we need more details.<ref>[Online Conversation with Vientiane Local]</ref> | * According to locals, you should be able to find '''contraceptive injectables''' in Laos, but we need more details.<ref>[Online Conversation with Vientiane Local]</ref> | ||
* According to locals, you may be able to find the '''contraceptive patch''' in Laos. However, whole locals report hearing that it's available, there's no confirmation if anyone can directly report seeing the patch available themselves.<ref>[Online Conversation with Vientiane Local]</ref> We'll need more information. | |||
* The '''contraceptive ring (such as Nuvaring)''' is currently not available in Laos, as of July 2017.<ref>[Online Conversation with Vientiane Local]</ref> | |||
Important Notes from Vientiane Health Care Professional (July 2017): | |||
* "The only products registered for use in Laos and widely available are copper-T IUDs, Implants, COC and progestin only pills, Injections, EC pills and condoms. If a provider has anything else, they most likely brought it in illegally from a neighboring country." | |||
* "All contraceptive commodities should be free at public facilities, but they will charge a small fee for the use of consumables (like cotton, betadyne, etc.). This is usually less then 50,00 kip ($6), but it varies by province. Private sector fees will depend on the provider, usually less than $10 I would say." | |||
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