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===What to Get & Where to Get It===
===What to Get & Where to Get It===
In Egypt, pads are easy to find. But tampons are rare and not commonly used by Egyptian women. If you do want tampons, you may be able to find them at Metro Markets (see this [https://www.google.com.vn/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=metro+supermarket+cairo&rflfq=1&rlha=0&rllag=30040191,31248622,4203&tbm=lcl&tbs=lf:1,lf_ui:4 link] for locations), where they come in packs of 12 (regular absorbency) with cardboard applicators. There's a chance that they'll also be at certain pharmacies or Carrefour (since it is an international chain). You can also purchase menstrual products online and pay in Egyptian Pounds (EGP) -- check out [http://eg.pricena.com/en/personal-care/personal-care-for-women/feminine-hygiene this link] for an example.
For a personal story, here's a [http://egyptbazaar.blogspot.com/2007/08/tampons.html blog entry] about an American woman buying tampons in Cairo.


===Costs===
===Costs===

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