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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
In Chile, you can purchase birth control without a prescription. It is estimated that about 65% of Chilean women use some form of contraception and that about 62% use a modern method. The most popular methods are birth control pills (24.8%), IUD (23.1%), the male condom (6.9%) and female sterilization (6.1%).<ref>[ | In Chile, you can purchase birth control without a prescription. It is estimated that about 65% of Chilean women use some form of contraception and that about 62% use a modern method. The most popular methods are birth control pills (24.8%), IUD (23.1%), the male condom (6.9%) and female sterilization (6.1%).<ref>[http://www.un.org/en/development/desa/population/publications/pdf/family/trendsContraceptiveUse2015Report.pdf Trends in | ||
Contraceptive Use Worldwide 2015 ]</ref> | |||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
* In Chile, you can find a huge selection of '''birth control pills'''("píldoras anticonceptivas” in Spanish) available, and they can be purchased at pharmacies. The International Planned Parenthood Foundation (IPPF) lists 75 birth control pills registered in Chile, including combined pills, phasic pills and progestin-only pills. Some brands you can expect to see are Microlut, Microval, Microgynon CD, Nordiol, Nordiol 21, Anovulatorios Microdosis, Anulette, Anulette CD, Innova CD, Lo-Femenal, Microfemin, Microgynon, Microsoft CD, Nordette, Norvetal, Rigevidon, Anulette 20 and Loette. For a full list of pill options, click [http://contraceptive.ippf.org/search?search.searchtext=&search.component=&search.countrycode=CL here]. | * In Chile, you can find a huge selection of '''birth control pills'''("píldoras anticonceptivas” in Spanish) available, and they can be purchased at pharmacies. The International Planned Parenthood Foundation (IPPF) lists 75 birth control pills registered in Chile, including combined pills, phasic pills and progestin-only pills. Some brands you can expect to see are Microlut, Microval, Microgynon CD, Nordiol, Nordiol 21, Anovulatorios Microdosis, Anulette, Anulette CD, Innova CD, Lo-Femenal, Microfemin, Microgynon, Microsoft CD, Nordette, Norvetal, Rigevidon, Anulette 20 and Loette. For a full list of pill options, click [http://contraceptive.ippf.org/search?search.searchtext=&search.component=&search.countrycode=CL here]. | ||
* If you want Nuvaring, you can find it Chile.<ref>[http://contraceptive.ippf.org/search?search.searchtext=&search.component=&search.countrycode=CL IPFF Chile]</ref> | * If you want Nuvaring, you can find it Chile.<ref>[http://contraceptive.ippf.org/search?search.searchtext=&search.component=&search.countrycode=CL IPFF Chile]</ref> | ||
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==List of Additional Resources== | ==List of Additional Resources== | ||
* [http://www.aprofa.cl/ APROFA]: "APROFA works to ensure access to sexual and reproductive health care as a fundamental human right. Founded in 1965, APROFA is a pioneer of family planning in Chile and was the first organization in the country to focus on underserved and impoverished areas. The majority of its clients receive free care, including contraception, gynecological exams, and sexual health counseling." | * [http://www.aprofa.cl/ APROFA]: "APROFA works to ensure access to sexual and reproductive health care as a fundamental human right. Founded in 1965, APROFA is a pioneer of family planning in Chile and was the first organization in the country to focus on underserved and impoverished areas. The majority of its clients receive free care, including contraception, gynecological exams, and sexual health counseling." Central Office Address: Ramón Ángel Jara 450. Santiago Centro - Chile. Phone: +56 2 22645600. Email: aprofa@aprofa.cl | ||
* [http://mileschile.cl/en/ MILES]: "MILES is a non-profit organization dedicated to generating change in policies and legislation related to sexual and reproductive health and rights through advocacy." Address: Ernesto Pinto Lagarrigue 183, Recoleta, Santiago. Phone: +56 2 2735 7539. Contact us at: comunicaciones@mileschile.cl | |||
* [http://www.movilh.cl/ MOVIH Chile – Movimiento de Integración y Liberación Homosexual]: This is a human rights and advocacy group in Chile that focuses on LGBTQ issues. It was founded in 1991. Address: Coquimbo 1410, Santiago Centro, Chile. Postal Code 833-0967. Phone: +56226714855. Email: movilh@gmail.com. | |||
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