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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
In South Africa, you need a prescription to obtain birth control.<ref>[Global Oral Contraception Availability http://ocsotc.org/wp-content/uploads/worldmap/worldmap.html | In South Africa, you need a prescription to obtain birth control.<ref>[Global Oral Contraception Availability http://ocsotc.org/wp-content/uploads/worldmap/worldmap.html]</ref> | ||
According to a | According to a 2015 UN report, it was estimated that about 65% of women in South Africa (who were married/in unions and between the ages of 15 and 49) used any form of contraception, including traditional methods. It was estimated that about 12% of women had unmet family planning needs. The most common forms of contraception were contraceptive injectables (about 30%). This was followed by female sterilization (about 15%), birth control pills (about 12%), and condoms (about 5%). There were low rates of usage for IUDs (about 1%) and male sterilization (less than 1%). There was practically no usage of contraceptive implants (0.0%) or vaginal barrier methods (0.0%).<ref>[http://www.un.org/en/development/desa/population/publications/pdf/family/trendsContraceptiveUse2015Report.pdf Trends in Contraceptive Use Worldwide 2015]</ref> | ||
Generally speaking, South African women do receive education related to contraception. However, they may have limited knowledge of the range of contraceptive options available.<ref>[https://www.health-e.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/ContraceptionPolicyServiceDelGuidelines2013.pdf]</ref> | |||
In 2014, the South African government revealed a new family planning strategy. Under this new plan, contraception options were expanded, including the introduction of Implanon Nxt (contraceptive implant). The government also sought to increase demand for less popular contraceptives, like IUDs and condoms.<ref>[https://www.health-e.org.za/2014/05/06/guidelines-national-contraception-fertility-planning-policy/]</ref> | In 2014, the South African government revealed a new family planning strategy. Under this new plan, contraception options were expanded, including the introduction of Implanon Nxt (contraceptive implant). The government also sought to increase demand for less popular contraceptives, like IUDs and condoms.<ref>[https://www.health-e.org.za/2014/05/06/guidelines-national-contraception-fertility-planning-policy/]</ref> | ||
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''Dedicated Products / Progestin Only | ''Dedicated Products / Progestin Only | ||
Take 1 pill within 120 hours after unprotected sex:'' | Take 1 pill within 120 hours after unprotected sex:''<ref>[http://ec.princeton.edu/worldwide/ Princeton EC Website]</ref> | ||
* Escapelle (available from a pharmacist without a prescription) | * Escapelle (available from a pharmacist without a prescription) | ||
''Take 2 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex:'' | ''Take 2 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex:''<ref>[http://ec.princeton.edu/worldwide/ Princeton EC Website]</ref> | ||
* NorLevo 0.75 mg (available from a pharmacist without a prescription) | * NorLevo 0.75 mg (available from a pharmacist without a prescription) | ||
Oral Contraceptives used for EC / Progestin Only | Oral Contraceptives used for EC / Progestin Only | ||
Take 50 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex: | Take 50 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex:<ref>[http://ec.princeton.edu/worldwide/ Princeton EC Website]</ref> | ||
* Microval | * Microval | ||
''Oral Contraceptives used for EC / Progestin-Estrogen Combined | ''Oral Contraceptives used for EC / Progestin-Estrogen Combined | ||
Note: in 28-day packs, only the first 21 pills can be used | Note: in 28-day packs, only the first 21 pills can be used | ||
Take 2 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex and take 2 more pills 12 hours later:'' | 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> | ||
* Nordiol | * Nordiol | ||
* Ovral | * Ovral | ||
''Take 4 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex and take 4 more pills 12 hours later:'' | ''Take 4 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex and take 4 more pills 12 hours later:''<ref>[http://ec.princeton.edu/worldwide/ Princeton EC Website]</ref> | ||
* Nordette | * Nordette | ||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||
The price of LNG | The price of LNG emergency contraception ranges from $5.30 - $5.97, as of 2013.<ref>[http://www.cecinfo.org/country-by-country-information/status-availability-database/countries/south-africa/ EC Status and Availability: South Africa]</ref> | ||
==Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs/STDs)== | ==Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs/STDs)== | ||