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* You can purchase '''oral contraceptives (birth control pills)''' without a prescription at pharmacies. Some of the international brands you can expect to see are Duoluton L, Ovral, Lo-Femenal and Nordette.<ref>[http://ec.princeton.edu/ Princeton EC Website]</ref> You can also find [http://crs.org.np/page.php?title=nilocon-white Nilocon White], which is a low-dose oral contraceptive that was launched by Nepal CRS Company in the 1980s, and it may only be available in Nepal. | * You can purchase '''oral contraceptives (birth control pills)''' without a prescription at pharmacies. Some of the international brands you can expect to see are Duoluton L, Ovral, Lo-Femenal and Nordette.<ref>[http://ec.princeton.edu/ Princeton EC Website]</ref> You can also find [http://crs.org.np/page.php?title=nilocon-white Nilocon White], which is a low-dose oral contraceptive that was launched by Nepal CRS Company in the 1980s, and it may only be available in Nepal. | ||
* You can get an '''IUD''' in Nepal. If you have issues with your IUD (such as cramping, pain, etc), you can call Meri Saathi Free Helpline on 16600119756 (ntc) or 9801119756. | * You can get an '''IUD''' in Nepal. If you have issues with your IUD (such as cramping, pain, etc), you can call Meri Saathi Free Helpline on 16600119756 (ntc) or 9801119756. | ||
* You can get '''contraceptive implants''', including brands like Norplant and Jadelle, at government hospitals and health care organizations. For Nepalese women, it's often totally free.<ref>[Conversation with Kathmandu gynecologist, 2017]</ref>. At private doctor's clinics, | * You can get '''contraceptive implants''', including brands like Norplant and Jadelle, at government hospitals and health care organizations. For Nepalese women, it's often totally free.<ref>[Conversation with Kathmandu gynecologist, 2017]</ref>. At private doctor's clinics, Jadelle typically retails for the price of Rs. 350, according to Nepal CRS Company.<ref>[http://crs.org.np/page.php?title=jadelle Jadelle]</ref> | ||
* You can get the '''contraceptive shot/injectable''' in Nepal, which usually goes under the name Sangini. It typically retails for around Rs.50 per vial. To learn more about Sangini in Nepal, click [http://www.crs.org.np/page.php?title=sangini-depoprovera here]. | * You can get the '''contraceptive shot/injectable''' in Nepal, which usually goes under the name Sangini. It typically retails for around Rs.50 per vial. To learn more about Sangini in Nepal, click [http://www.crs.org.np/page.php?title=sangini-depoprovera here]. | ||