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* You can get a contraceptive implant in Sri Lanka. One of the main brands that people get is Jadelle. | * You can get a contraceptive implant in Sri Lanka. One of the main brands that people get is Jadelle. | ||
* Some of the best pharmacies in Colombo are Union Chemists (460, Union Place Colombo, WP 02) and Raj Pharmacy (189 W A. Silva Mawatha, Colombo 00600, Sri Lanka). | * Some of the best pharmacies in Colombo are Union Chemists (460, Union Place Colombo, WP 02) and Raj Pharmacy (189 W A. Silva Mawatha, Colombo 00600, Sri Lanka). | ||
* Regarding IUDs, one local has reported: "IUD's are a fairly popular option, especially the copper one because it's long lasting and affordable. I know several friends who were offered it after giving birth, and I personally was offered it twice when I saw two doctors about birth control options (not married). I had mine (copper) inserted at [http://www.ninewellshospital.com/ Nine Wells Hospital] in one of the labour rooms (very clean), and then my second one under anaesthesia at [www.asirihealth.com/asiri-group/our-locations/asiri-surgical-hospital-plc Asiri Surgical Hospital] (operation theatre). My doctor also offered to do it at Joseph Frazer Memorial Hospital but I would have had to buy the IUD from an agent and bring it with me, which I found a little strange so I went with the Nine Wells, where I just paid for it in my final bill." | * Regarding IUDs, one local has reported: "IUD's are a fairly popular option, especially the copper one because it's long lasting and affordable. I know several friends who were offered it after giving birth, and I personally was offered it twice when I saw two doctors about birth control options (not married). I had mine (copper) inserted at [http://www.ninewellshospital.com/ Nine Wells Hospital] in one of the labour rooms (very clean), and then my second one under anaesthesia at [http://www.asirihealth.com/asiri-group/our-locations/asiri-surgical-hospital-plc Asiri Surgical Hospital] (operation theatre). My doctor also offered to do it at Joseph Frazer Memorial Hospital but I would have had to buy the IUD from an agent and bring it with me, which I found a little strange so I went with the Nine Wells, where I just paid for it in my final bill." | ||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||