Kathmandu

Nepal / Kathmandu

OVERVIEW

Contraception (Birth Control)

General Note: There are many types of contraceptives, also known as "birth control," including IUDs, oral contraceptives, patches, shots, and condoms, etc. If you would like to view a full list, click here.

Laws & Social Stigmas

In Nepal, you can purchase oral contraception (birth control pills) without a prescription. According to a 2015 report, it's estimated that 52.4% of Nepali women (who are of reproductive age and married or in unions) use some form of contraception, including traditional methods, and 23.9% have unmet family planning needs. The most common forms of contraception were female sterilization (18.3%), injectables (13.2%), birth control pills (4.8%), male sterilization (4.8%) and withdrawal, also known as the "pull-out method" (3.9%). It was found that only 3.8% of Nepali women used condoms as their primary form of contraception. Meanwhile, there was very low usage of IUDs (1.7%) and contraceptive implants (1.3%).

What to Get & Where to Get It

• You can purchase condoms in Nepal at pharmacies, general stores, certain department stores and non-governmental organizations, like Marie Stopes International. There are also locally-produced condom brands, such as Dzire Dotted Condom and Dhaal Deluxe Condoms, which are produced by Nepal CRS Company. If you go to Marie Stopes Nepal, you'll probably get Jodi Condoms, which is the condom brand that MSI International endorses. Finally, if you prefer to purchase condoms online, there are certain online retailers that sell condoms to the Nepalese market and can deliver condoms to your Nepalese address. Some of these online companies are Mero Shopping, which sells brands like Ocean Premium, Kohinoor Moods, or Care to Beauty, which sells Durex condoms. However, if you purchase online, the price for a box of condoms will typically be much higher than if you purchase them in person in a Nepalese pharmacy or store.
• 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. 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.

Costs

• Condoms - If you go to Marie Stopes Nepal, you can probably get a box of condoms for a reduced price or free. If you go to a Nepalese store, you can purhcase Dhaal Deluxe Condoms for about Rs. 5 at Nepalese stores, as of 2017. For a box of Dzire Dotted Condoms, you can expect to pay Rs. 35 at Nepalese stores, as of 2017. However, if you would like to buy condoms online, you can expect to pay anywhere between Rs.50-Rs.2300 for a box of condoms.
• Birth Control Pills - For Nicolon White, you can expect to pay around Rs. 50 for a one-month supply (as of 2017). For Duoluton L, you can expect to pay Rs. 223.2 for a one-month supply (as of 2017).

Emergency Contraception (Morning After Pill)

One brand of the morning after pill in Nepal

Important Notes: Emergency contraception may prevent pregnancy for three days (72 hours) and sometimes five days (120 hours) after unprotected sex. Take EC as soon as possible after unprotected sex. If you don't have access to dedicated EC, oral contraceptives can be used as replacement EC, but remember the following: 1) Only some contraceptives work as EC 2) Different contraceptives require different dosages and time schedules to work as EC 3) You must only use the first 21 pills in 28-day packs and 4) They may be less effective than dedicated EC. For general information on emergency contraceptives, click here and here.

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs/STDs)

Important Notes - Learn about PEP and PrEP: If you think that you've been recently exposed to HIV (i.e. within 72 hours), seek out PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis). It's a month-long treatment to prevent HIV infection after exposure, and it may be available in your city. Take PEP as soon as possible. For more information, click here. If you are at risk of HIV exposure, seek out PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis). It's a daily oral pill that can prevent HIV infection before exposure. To learn more about PrEP, click here.

Menstruation

Note: In addition to pads and tampons, you can also use menstrual cups and menstrual underwear for your period. To learn more about menstrual cups, click here. To learn more about menstrual underwear, click here.

Gynecological Exams

What to Get & Where to Get It

Gynaecologist are available in each Hospitals. The hospitals which are near to Tribhuwan International Airport are 1)Om Hospital and Research centre pvt. ltd. chahabil,kathmandu 2)Kathmandu medical College Teaching Hospital Sinamangal,kathmandu 3)medicare Hospital,chahabil

Abortion

Important Note: There are two main types of abortions: medical (also known as the "abortion pill") and surgical (also known as "in-clinic"). For medical abortions, you take a pill to induce abortion. For surgical abortions, a procedure is performed to induce abortion. For general information about medical and surgical abortions, click here.