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===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, and | * You can find emergency contraceptive pills (morning after pills) at pharmacies, hospitals, family plannig centers, and from general practitioners. They are sold over-the-counter (no prescription is required). Some brands you may find are NorLevo 1.5mg and ellaOne.<ref>[https://www.cecinfo.org/country-by-country-information/status-availability-database/countries/switzerland/ EC Status and Availability - Switzerland]</ref> | ||
* 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. | ||