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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] | '''Note:''' The longest-lasting EC is currently [http://www.ellaone.com/ ellaOne], which lasts up to 5 days (120 hours) after unprotected sex. Egypt doesn't carry ellaOne, but 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 Egypt, if you have a prescription, you can purchase the following dedicated EC: | |||
''Dedicated Products / Progestin Only | ''Dedicated Products / Progestin Only | ||
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* Take 50 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex:'' | * Take 50 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex:'' | ||
* Microlut | * Microlut | ||
If you can't access an EC prescription, you can use the following regular contraceptives as replacement EC: | |||
''Oral Contraceptives used for EC / Progestin-Estrogen Combined | ''Oral Contraceptives used for EC / Progestin-Estrogen Combined | ||