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In Lebanon, you can purchase hormonal birth control without a prescription. In 2007, it was estimated that 58% of Lebanese women use some form of contraception. In Beirut, it was estimated that 26% of women use oral contraceptives, 20% use IUDs, 24% use natural family planning (also known as the "fertility awareness method"), 16% use the withdrawal method and 15% use other methods.<ref>[http://www.lsfm.net/6th%20Annual%20Conference/Sunday/contraception.pdf Contraception: Lebanese Lebanese Society of Family Medicine Lebanese Society Society of Family Me]</ref> | In Lebanon, you can purchase hormonal birth control pills without a prescription. In 2007, it was estimated that 58% of Lebanese women use some form of contraception. In Beirut, it was estimated that 26% of women use oral contraceptives, 20% use IUDs, 24% use natural family planning (also known as the "fertility awareness method"), 16% use the withdrawal method and 15% use other methods.<ref>[http://www.lsfm.net/6th%20Annual%20Conference/Sunday/contraception.pdf Contraception: Lebanese Lebanese Society of Family Medicine Lebanese Society Society of Family Me]</ref> | ||
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* If you're interested in hormonal birth control, you can purchase '''birth control pills''' at pharmacies. Some brands you can expect to find are Belara, Diane-35, Femoven, Gracial, Lo-Femenal, Marvelon, Microgynon, Microval, Neogynon, Nordiol, Ovral, Microgynon-30, Nordette, Yasmin and Yaz.<ref>[http://contraceptive.ippf.org/search?search.searchtext=&search.component=&search.countrycode=LB IPFF - Lebanon].</ref> | * If you're interested in hormonal birth control, you can purchase '''birth control pills''' at pharmacies. Some brands you can expect to find are Belara, Diane-35, Femoven, Gracial, Lo-Femenal, Marvelon, Microgynon, Microval, Neogynon, Nordiol, Ovral, Microgynon-30, Nordette, Yasmin and Yaz.<ref>[http://contraceptive.ippf.org/search?search.searchtext=&search.component=&search.countrycode=LB IPFF - Lebanon].</ref> | ||
* You can find the '''contraceptive ring (Nuvaring)''' in Beirut pharmacies. One pharmacy sold it for 18000 Lebanese Pounds (July 2017). | |||
* You can also buy '''condoms''' in stores and online. There's a Lebanese company, called [http://yallacondoms.com/ Yalla Condoms], which lets you buy condoms online, if you don't want to go the store or don't feel comfortable. On their website, Yalla says: "We deliver your ordered condoms and complementary products to all Lebanon. Delivery fee is $5.00 for all orders below $30.00 and free above this amount... Our orders are usually delivered within 48 hours (2 working days). You will receive a confirmation email 24 hours following your order with details of the dispatch... Our Products Protect You, We Protect Your Privacy. We will never sell your email, phone number, or any of your other personal information to any individual or entity outside of our company. Orders are Shipped and Packaged Discreetly." | * You can also buy '''condoms''' in stores and online. There's a Lebanese company, called [http://yallacondoms.com/ Yalla Condoms], which lets you buy condoms online, if you don't want to go the store or don't feel comfortable. On their website, Yalla says: "We deliver your ordered condoms and complementary products to all Lebanon. Delivery fee is $5.00 for all orders below $30.00 and free above this amount... Our orders are usually delivered within 48 hours (2 working days). You will receive a confirmation email 24 hours following your order with details of the dispatch... Our Products Protect You, We Protect Your Privacy. We will never sell your email, phone number, or any of your other personal information to any individual or entity outside of our company. Orders are Shipped and Packaged Discreetly." | ||
* If you want an '''IUD''', they are used by 20% of Beirut women, so you should be able to find IUD services at women's clinics or hospitals. See our "Gynecological Exams" section for a list of recommended gynecologists in Beirut. One of the main IUD brands available is Mirena. | * If you want an '''IUD''', they are used by 20% of Beirut women, so you should be able to find IUD services at women's clinics or hospitals. See our "Gynecological Exams" section for a list of recommended gynecologists in Beirut. One of the main IUD brands available is Mirena. | ||
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One local reported that she paid 75,000 LBP for ellaOne in a Beirut pharmacy. However, there are probably cheaper prices for other pills (not ellaOne) or potentially cheaper pharmacies. | * According to the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health's Drugs Prices List issued on 16/4/2019, an ellaOne pill costs around 39,000 LBP. | ||
* One local reported that she paid 75,000 LBP for ellaOne in a Beirut pharmacy. However, there are probably cheaper prices for other pills (not ellaOne) or potentially cheaper pharmacies. | |||
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* If you're looking for a pharmacy in Beirut, you can usually spot one due to the green cross sign. They often say "pharmacy" in English as well. | |||
* If you have a yeast infection, you can ask for a generic version of Fluconazole at the pharmacy. | * If you have a yeast infection, you can ask for a generic version of Fluconazole at the pharmacy. | ||
* If you have a UTI, locals say that you can go the pharmacy and get medication without a prescription. You just explain what you think you have or your symptoms and the pharmacist will help you. Ideally, you should still visit a health care professional before self-diagnosing yourself with a UTI since antibiotics are required. | * If you have a UTI, locals say that you can go the pharmacy and get medication without a prescription. You just explain what you think you have or your symptoms and the pharmacist will help you. Ideally, you should still visit a health care professional before self-diagnosing yourself with a UTI since antibiotics are required. | ||
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* For child sexual abuse, call Himaya‘s Helpline: 03-414964 | * For child sexual abuse, call Himaya‘s Helpline: 03-414964 | ||
* For sexual and reproductive health services, call Marsa: 01-737647 | * For sexual and reproductive health services, call Marsa: 01-737647 | ||
* The A Project Sexuality Hotline: We are open from 5 PM to 11 PM at +961 71 | * [https://www.theaproject.org/ The A Project Sexuality Hotline]: We are open from 5 PM to 11 PM at +961 71 169 809 or +961 76 680620. You can also email us at sexualityhotline@gmail.com. "Our hotline is accessible, confidential, and judgment-free. Who picks up the phone? We are volunteers trained in sexuality counseling, who promise you utmost respect and confidentiality." | ||
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