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==Emergency Contraception== | ==Emergency Contraception== | ||
'''Important | '''Important Notes:''' The earlier you take emergency contraception, the more effectively it works. After unprotected sex, take EC '''as soon as possible'''. If you don't have access to EC, you can use oral contraceptives as EC, but remember the following: 1) Only some contraceptives work as EC (so confirm they work as EC) 2) Different contraceptives require different dosages to work as EC (so get the proper instructions) 3) You must only use the first 21 pills in 28-day packs and 4) You must take the pills as soon as possible. | ||
===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
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===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
'''Note:''' The most effective emergency contraceptive is currently [http://www.ellaone.com/ ellaOne]. It lasts up to 5 days after unprotected sex. Other EC brands are generally effective up to 3 days with occasional protection up to 5 days. So check to see if your country carries ellaOne. If your country doesn't carry ellaOne, copper IUDs may also prevent pregnancy for up to 5 days after unprotected sex. If none of these options are available, look for regular EC, which may sometimes protect you for up to 5 days. Note that EC pills are not 100% effective, and they should be taken as soon as possible. | |||
You can purchase EC at private clinics, pharmacies, IPPF-affiliated system, social marketing programs (eg PSI, DKT, MSI and PSIA), etc. If you want a dedicated EC product, take Postinor-2 or Pregnon (take 2 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex). You can also use oral contraceptives as EC. In Nigeria, you should be able to find Ovrette (take 40 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex), Neogynon or Nordiol (take 2 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex and take 2 more pills 12 hours later), Lo-Femenal or Microgynon (take 4 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex and take 4 more pills 12 hours later). | You can purchase EC at private clinics, pharmacies, IPPF-affiliated system, social marketing programs (eg PSI, DKT, MSI and PSIA), etc. If you want a dedicated EC product, take Postinor-2 or Pregnon (take 2 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex). You can also use oral contraceptives as EC. In Nigeria, you should be able to find Ovrette (take 40 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex), Neogynon or Nordiol (take 2 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex and take 2 more pills 12 hours later), Lo-Femenal or Microgynon (take 4 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex and take 4 more pills 12 hours later). | ||
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Postinor-2 is priced at $1.20, while Pregnon is priced at $0.30. | Postinor-2 is priced at $1.20, while Pregnon is priced at $0.30. | ||
== | ==Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs/STDs)== | ||
'''Important Note:''' If you think that you've been recently exposed to HIV (i.e. within 72 hours), seek out PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis). It's a month-long treatment that may prevent HIV infection, and it may be available in your city. Take PEP as soon as possible. | |||
===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | |||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | |||
* [http://www.nohilagos.org.ng/ National Orthopaedic Hospitals] - Offers HIV/AIDS screenings. 20/124 Ikorodu Road, Igbobi, Lagos, Nigeria0706 640 4598, 0812 287 9302 | |||
===Costs=== | |||
==Medications & Vaccines== | |||
===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
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===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||