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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
In Benin, emergency contraceptive pills (morning after pills) are available over-the-counter at pharmacies. No prescription is required. The lowest cadre of health workers who are legally allowed to dispense emergency contraceptive pills (in both the public and private sectors) is auxiliary nurses.<ref>[https://www.cecinfo.org/country-by-country-information/status-availability-database/countries/benin/ EC Status and Availability - Benin]</ref> | In Benin, emergency contraceptive pills (morning after pills) are available over-the-counter at pharmacies. No prescription is required. The lowest cadre of health workers who are legally allowed to dispense emergency contraceptive pills (in both the public and private sectors) is auxiliary nurses.<ref name="icec_benin">[https://www.cecinfo.org/country-by-country-information/status-availability-database/countries/benin/ EC Status and Availability - Benin]</ref> | ||
It is estimated that about 19% of women (of reproductive age) in Benin have knowledge of emergency contraceptive pills, as of 2011-12, and about 1 % of women (of reproductive age) in Benin women have ever used emergency contraceptive pills, as of 2006.<ref | It is estimated that about 19% of women (of reproductive age) in Benin have knowledge of emergency contraceptive pills, as of 2011-12, and about 1 % of women (of reproductive age) in Benin women have ever used emergency contraceptive pills, as of 2006.<ref name="icec_benin" /> | ||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
* You can find emergency contraceptive pills (morning after pills) at pharmacies, clinics, and programs affiliated with the International Planned Parenthood Foundation. They are sold over-the-counter (no prescription needed). Some brands you may find are NorLevo 1.5mg, Optinor, Vikela, and ellaOne.<ref | * You can find emergency contraceptive pills (morning after pills) at pharmacies, clinics, and programs affiliated with the International Planned Parenthood Foundation. They are sold over-the-counter (no prescription needed). Some brands you may find are NorLevo 1.5mg, Optinor, Vikela, and ellaOne.<ref name="icec_benin" /> According to a traveler who has visited Benin, "Most pharmacies carry emergency contraceptives, including name brands such as Norlevo and ellaOne. Because Benin suffers from a large number of fake and counterfeit drugs, be careful of what you select and where." | ||
* Tip: See [https://youtu.be/gaL7nplnaH0 SuzyKnew!'s video] on finding Emergency Contraceptives in Benin. | * Tip: See [https://youtu.be/gaL7nplnaH0 SuzyKnew!'s video] on finding Emergency Contraceptives in Benin. | ||
* '''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. | ||
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===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||
* According to one source (a tourist who traveled to Benin), "prices range from $5 - $8 for emergency contraceptive pills." According to the International Consortium on Emergency Contraception, "The price of LNG EC ranges from 500 - 3000 franc CFA (XOF) ($1.04 - $6.25), as of 2013."<ref | * According to one source (a tourist who traveled to Benin), "prices range from $5 - $8 for emergency contraceptive pills." According to the International Consortium on Emergency Contraception, "The price of LNG EC ranges from 500 - 3000 franc CFA (XOF) ($1.04 - $6.25), as of 2013."<ref name="icec_benin" /> | ||
* Tip: "Both branded and generic emergency contraceptives can be found in Cotonou. However, some may be of dubious sources and Benin suffers from a larger number of fake and counterfeit drugs. Norlevo can be found for around $6 and Ella One can be found for a similar price." | * Tip: "Both branded and generic emergency contraceptives can be found in Cotonou. However, some may be of dubious sources and Benin suffers from a larger number of fake and counterfeit drugs. Norlevo can be found for around $6 and Ella One can be found for a similar price." | ||