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===Laws and social stigmas===
===Laws and social stigmas===


n France, you need a prescription to obtain hormonal birth control. According to some accounts, French pharmacies accept foreign prescriptions. Other accounts have stated that French pharmacies do not accept foreign prescriptions, so this ultimately seems to be a case-by-case basis. If you speak some French, this may increase your chances of successfully using a foreign prescription. Meanwhile, condoms are widely available and commonly used; it's estimated that France has the third most prevalent condom use of all countries in the world.<ref>[https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1CHn6J3MIZbMD2fHhX-gt3n9wOA4&hl=en_US Most Prevalent Condom Use Around the World]</ref>
In France, you need a prescription to obtain hormonal birth control. According to some accounts, French pharmacies accept foreign prescriptions. Other accounts have stated that French pharmacies do not accept foreign prescriptions, so this ultimately seems to be a case-by-case basis. If you speak some French, this may increase your chances of successfully using a foreign prescription. Meanwhile, condoms are widely available and commonly used; it's estimated that France has the third most prevalent condom use of all countries in the world.<ref>[https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1CHn6J3MIZbMD2fHhX-gt3n9wOA4&hl=en_US Most Prevalent Condom Use Around the World]</ref>


Here is a [http://www.pinkpangea.com/2012/02/getting-birth-control-in-france/ personal testimonial] about getting birth control in France.
Here is a [http://www.pinkpangea.com/2012/02/getting-birth-control-in-france/ personal testimonial] about getting birth control in France.


===Que prendre et où le trouver===
===What to get and where to get it===


* Pour une liste des contraceptifs disponibles en France, cliquez [http://contraceptive.ippf.org/search?search.searchtext=&search.component=&search.countrycode=FR here].
* For a list of contraceptive options available in France, click [http://contraceptive.ippf.org/search?search.searchtext=&search.component=&search.countrycode=FR here].
* Si vous n'avez pas encore d'ordonnance pour votre contraception, vous pourrez facilement l'obtenir en consultant un obstétricien/gynécologuqe ou un médecin sage femme, qui vous délivreront une ordonnance. Si vous avez une ordonnance étrangère, enmenez la, ainsi qu'une plaquette/ emballage vide, afin que la pharmacie puisse vous donner ce dont vous avez besoin. Vous pouvez dire “Pourriez-vous me dépanner avant que j’obtienne une nouvelle ordonnance?”. Ils vous vendront probablement 1-3mois de contraception, surtout si vous promettez d'aller chez un médecin rapidemment.
* If you don't yet have a prescription for birth control, it can be easily obtained by visiting an ob/gyn even your local physician or a physician midwife can deliver your prescription. If you have a foreign prescription, you should bring your prescription and an empty packet, if possible, to a pharmacist for refill. You can say, “Pourriez-vous me dépanner avant que j’obtienne une nouvelle ordonnance?” They may sell you a 1-3 month supply, especially if you promise to go to a doctor soon.
* En France, vous pourrez trouver de nombreuses sortes de pilules contraceptives, incluant des pilules phasiques, progestérone uniquement et pilules combinées. Les marques disponibles viennent de nombreux pays, comme la France, l'Allemagne, les USA, le Royaume-Uni et le Chili. Vous trouverez des marques comme Adépal, Cerazette, Cilest, Cycleane 30, Cycleane-20, Diane, Diane-35, Effiprev, Exluton, Harmonet, Jasmine, Jasminelle, Jasminellecontinu, Levonorgestrel, Ludeal Gé, Meliane, Melodia, Mercilon, Microval, Milli-Anovlar, Milligynon, Minesse, Minidril, Miniphase, Minulet, Moneva, Nordette, Ogyline, Ortho Novum 1/35, Phaeva, Planor, Qlaira, Tetragynon, Tri-Minulet, Triella, Trinordiol, Trinordiol 21, Varnoline, Yasmine et Yaz.
* In France, you can find many types of '''birth control pills''', including phasic pills, progestagen-only  and combined pills. The brands available come from many countries, including France, Germany, USA, UK and Chile. Some brands you can find are Adépal, Cerazette, Cilest, Cycleane 30, Cycleane-20, Diane, Diane-35, Effiprev, Exluton, Harmonet, Jasmine, Jasminelle, Jasminellecontinu, Levonorgestrel, Ludeal Gé, Meliane, Melodia, Mercilon, Microval, Milli-Anovlar, Milligynon, Minesse, Minidril, Miniphase, Minulet, Moneva, Nordette, Ogyline, Ortho Novum 1/35, Phaeva, Planor, Qlaira, Tetragynon, Tri-Minulet, Triella, Trinordiol, Trinordiol 21, Varnoline, Yasmine and Yaz.
* Vous pourrez avoir l'implant contraceptif. Nous savons qu'Implanon est disponible en France, mais ne sommes pas sûrs des autres marques d'implant.
* You can get the '''contraceptive implant'''. We know that Implanon is available. We're not sure about other brands of implants.
* Vous pourrez avoir des injections contraceptives, comme Depo-Prodasone, Depo-Provera SAS 150mg/ml et Noristerat.
* You can get the '''contraceptive injectable/shot''', including Depo-Prodasone, Depo-Provera SAS 150mg/ml and Noristerat.
* Vous pourrez aussi obtenir la pose d'un stérilet. Nous savons que la marque Mirena ets disponibles, mais ne sommes pas sûrs des autres marques disponibles en France.
* You can get an '''IUD'''. We know Mirena is available, but we don't know which other brands are available.


===Costs===
===Costs===
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==Emergency Contraception (Morning After Pill)==
==Emergency Contraception (Morning After Pill)==


'''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 [https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/morning-after-pill-emergency-contraception here] and [http://ec.princeton.edu/info/ecp.html here].
'''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 [https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/morning-after-pill-emergency-contraception here] and [http://ec.princeton.edu/info/ecp.html here].


===Laws & Social Stigmas===
===Laws & Social Stigmas===
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