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*[https://healthytokyo.com/blog/birth-control-pills-in-japan-and-other-contraceptives-a-basic-guide/?utm_source=gynopedia Here is a helpful guide to find morning after pill in Japan.] | |||
* In Japan, you can purchase dedicated emergency contraception (morning after pill) that is progestin-only. You can find NorLevo 0.75 mg (take 2 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex).<ref>[http://ec.princeton.edu/worldwide/ Princeton EC Website]</ref> | * In Japan, you can purchase dedicated emergency contraception (morning after pill) that is progestin-only. You can find NorLevo 0.75 mg (take 2 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex).<ref>[http://ec.princeton.edu/worldwide/ Princeton EC Website]</ref> | ||
* If you can't access dedicated emergency contraception, you can use regular birth control as replacement EC. To do this, you must remember that, in 28-day packs, only the first 21 pills can be used. You can take Duoluton or Planovar (for both of these brands, take 2 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex and take 2 more pills 12 hours later).<ref>[http://ec.princeton.edu/worldwide/ Princeton EC Website]</ref> | * If you can't access dedicated emergency contraception, you can use regular birth control as replacement EC. To do this, you must remember that, in 28-day packs, only the first 21 pills can be used. You can take Duoluton or Planovar (for both of these brands, take 2 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex and take 2 more pills 12 hours later).<ref>[http://ec.princeton.edu/worldwide/ Princeton EC Website]</ref> | ||