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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
In Finland, you can purchase condoms without a prescription at pharmacies. However, you need a prescription to obtain most forms of contraception, such as birth control pills, implants | In Finland, you can purchase condoms without a prescription at pharmacies. However, you need a prescription to obtain most forms of contraception, such as birth control pills, rings, patches, implants, and IUDs.<ref>[http://ocsotc.org/wp-content/uploads/worldmap/worldmap.html Global Oral Contraception Availability]</ref> <ref>[http://freethepill.org/where-on-earth/ Free the Pill: Where on Earth?]</ref> You can obtain a prescription from a doctor at a health center (such as a hospital or clinic), family planning clinic, or from a private gynecologist. Once you have obtained a prescription, you can find contraception at pharmacies, [https://www.hel.fi/helsinki/en/socia-health/health/stations/ health stations], maternity clinics, and school health care centers.<ref name="helsinki-contraception">[https://www.hel.fi/helsinki/en/socia-health/health/other/contraception/ City of Helsinki - Contraception]</ref> | ||
In 2015, it was estimated that about 75% of Finnish women (who between ages 15-49, and married/in unions), which is roughly similar to the Northern European average (77%). It is estimated that about 8% of Finnish women have unmet family planning needs.<ref>[http://www.un.org/en/development/desa/population/publications/pdf/family/trendsContraceptiveUse2015Report.pdf Trends in Contraceptive Use Worldwide 2015]</ref> | In 2015, it was estimated that about 75% of Finnish women (who between ages 15-49, and married/in unions), which is roughly similar to the Northern European average (77%). It is estimated that about 8% of Finnish women have unmet family planning needs.<ref>[http://www.un.org/en/development/desa/population/publications/pdf/family/trendsContraceptiveUse2015Report.pdf Trends in Contraceptive Use Worldwide 2015]</ref> | ||
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===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
* You can find '''condoms(kondomi)''' at many venues, such as supermarkets, pharmacies, service stations, and kiosks. No prescription is required. | * Tip: You can call the Centralised Contraceptive Advice Service for information (tel. 09 310 45566). | ||
* You can find '''birth control pills (e-pilleri)''', including '''mini-pills (minipilleri)''', at pharmacies. Once you have a prescription, you can directly buy | * You can find '''condoms(kondomi)''' at many venues, such as supermarkets, pharmacies (apteekki), service stations, and kiosks. No prescription is required. Some brands you may find are RFSU, Sultan, Durex, Okamoto, Vitalis Super Thin, and SKYN.<ref>[https://www.kondomiverkkokauppa.fi/en_GB Popular Condoms]</ref> | ||
* You can find ''' | * You can find '''birth control pills (e-pilleri)''', including '''mini-pills (minipilleri)''', at pharmacies. You need to first obtain a prescription for the pill at a health clinic (terveysasema), a family planning clinic (ehkäisyneuvonta), or from a gynecologist. You can visit the health care provider alone or with a partner. Once you have a prescription, you can directly buy birth control pills from the pharmacist at the pharmacy.<ref name="finland-contraception">[https://www.infofinland.fi/en/living-in-finland/health/contraception Living in Finland - Contraception]</ref> | ||
* You can find the '''contraceptive | * You can find the '''contraceptive patch (ehkäisylaastari)''' in Finland. You will need to obtain a prescription before you can buy the patch. You can obtain a prescription at a health clinic (terveysasema), a family planning clinic (ehkäisyneuvonta), or from a gynecologist. You can visit the health care provider alone or with a partner. Once you have a prescription, you can directly buy birth control pills from the pharmacist at the pharmacy.<ref name="finland-contraception" /> | ||
* You can find | * You can find the '''contraceptive ring (ehkäisyrengas)''' in Finland. You will need to obtain a prescription before you can buy the ring. You can obtain a prescription at a health clinic (terveysasema), a family planning clinic (ehkäisyneuvonta), or from a gynecologist. You can visit the health care provider alone or with a partner. Once you have a prescription, you can directly buy birth control pills from the pharmacist at the pharmacy.<ref name="finland-contraception" /> | ||
* You can find the '''contraceptive | * You can find '''IUDs/contraceptive coil (kuparikierukka)''' in Finland. There are both hormonal and copper IUDs available. You will need to visit a health care provider at a hospital, clinic, or family planning center in order to obtain and be fitted for the IUD.<ref name="finland-contraception" /> | ||
* You can find the '''contraceptive implant (ehkäisykapseli)''' in Finland.<ref name="finland-contraception" /> You will need to visit a health care provider at a hospital, clinic, or family planning center in order to receive the contraception. | |||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||
* The city of Helsinki offers free condoms, which are available at health care units.<ref name="helsinki-contraception" /> | |||
* The city of Helsinki offers free first placement of IUD (copper or hormonal).<ref name="helsinki-contraception" /> | |||
* For those under 25 years old, the city of Helsinki offers certain contraceptive methods (i.e. birth control pills and vaginal rings) free of charge for one year.<ref name="helsinki-contraception" /> | |||
* For those under 25 years old, the city of Helsinki offers the IUD (copper or hormonal) and contraceptive implants free of charge.<ref name="helsinki-contraception" /> | |||
* For people who have just had an abortion or who are substance abuse service clients, the city offers free IUDs (copper or hormonal) and contraceptive implants.<ref name="helsinki-contraception" /> | |||
==Emergency Contraception (Morning After Pill)== | ==Emergency Contraception (Morning After Pill)== | ||
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* You can find '''pads/pantyliners''' in supermarkets, pharmacies, and corner stores. | * You can find '''pads/pantyliners''' in supermarkets, pharmacies, and corner stores. | ||
* You can find '''tampons''' in supermarkets, pharmacies, and corner stores. | * You can find '''tampons''' in supermarkets, pharmacies, and corner stores. | ||
* You can find '''menstrual cups''' in Finland. The global menstrual cup brand, [https://www.lunette.com/ Lunette], was founded in Finland. You can contact | * You can find '''menstrual cups''' in Finland. The global menstrual cup brand, [https://www.lunette.com/ Lunette], was founded in Finland. The cups are made in Finland with medical grade silicone. There are hundreds of stores that sell Lunette in Finland; you can view [https://www.lunette.com/pages/retailers this map] to find a vendor in your area. You can also contact Lunette via phone (+358 50 3554064) or email (info@lunette.fi). There are many online vendors that sell a variety menstrual brands, such as DivaCup, LadyCup, and Lunette, as well. For example, you can check out [http://www.pehmopeput.fi/ Pehmopeput], [https://www.ekolo.fi/ Ecoshop Ekolo], and [http://www.kestovaippa.fi/en/index2.htm Kanto], all of which are online shops that sell menstrual cups, among other products. | ||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||