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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
In Kazakhstan, emergency contraceptive pills (morning after pills) are available, but a prescription is required | In Kazakhstan, emergency contraceptive pills (morning after pills) are available, but a prescription is required. You can find emergency contraceptive pills at pharmacies or programs affiliated with the International Planned Parenthood Foundation.<ref>[https://www.cecinfo.org/country-by-country-information/status-availability-database/countries/kazakhstan/ EC Status and Availability - Kazakhstan]</ref> <ref>[Online conversation with pharmacist in Kazakhstan, December 2018]</ref> | ||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
* If you have a prescription, you should be able to obtain emergency contraceptive pills (morning after pills) at pharmacies in Kazakhstan. | |||
* '''Note:''' The longest-lasting EC is currently [http://www.ellaone.com/ 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 [http://www.ellaone.com/ 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. | ||