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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
In Benin, contraceptive options are available, and public health facilities are required to provide family planning services. However, public health facilities sometimes struggle from stock-outs or a lack of trained personnel, especially in rural or remote areas.<ref name="guttmacher_benin">[https://www.guttmacher.org/fact-sheet/contraceptive-use-benin Guttmacher Institute: Contraceptive Use in Benin]</ref> | |||
Generally speaking, contraceptive usage is not very high among women. In 2015, it was estimated that about 17% of women, aged 15-49, used any form of contraception (modern or traditional), including traditional methods. This was right at the West African regional average (about 17% of women). The most common modern forms of contraception were injectables (3% of women), condoms (3% of women), implants (1% of women), and IUDs (less than 1% of women). The most common traditional methods were the rhythm method (3% of women), various/uncategorized traditional methods (2% of women), and withdrawal (1% of women).<ref name=un2015_benin>[https://www.un.org/en/development/desa/population/publications/pdf/family/trendsContraceptiveUse2015Report.pdf United Nations: Trends in Contraceptive Use Worldwide 2015]</ref> | |||
Unplanned pregnancies are fairly common, with an estimated 19% of births unplanned.<ref name="guttmacher_benin" /> | |||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
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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.<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." | |||
==Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs/STDs)== | ==Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs/STDs)== | ||
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===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
====Testing Facilities==== | ====Testing Facilities==== | ||
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===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||
==Medications & Vaccines== | ==Medications & Vaccines== | ||
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==List of Additional Resources== | ==List of Additional Resources== | ||
* [http://beninmoh.eu5.org/index1.html Ministry of Health - Benin] | |||
* [https://www.ippf.org/about-us/member-associations/benin The Association Béninoise pour la Promotion de la Famille (ABPF)]: "The Association Béninoise pour la Promotion de la Famille (ABPF) has been operating for 38 years. ABPF offers family planning, ante-natal and post-abortion care, infertility treatment, screening of cancers of the reproductive system, and management of sexually transmitted infections (including HIV and AIDS). Its service points include permanent and mobile clinics." | |||
* [http://www.equaldex.com/region/benin Equaldex - Benin]: Click here to learn about LGBTQ rights and laws in Benin. It is important to understand that homosexuality is illegal in Benin, as of 2018. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||