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==Emergency Contraception (Morning After Pill)==
==Emergency Contraception (Morning After Pill)==


'''Important Notes:''' Emergency contraception may prevent pregnancy for three days (72 hours) and sometimes five days (120 hours) after unprotected sex. Take EC '''as soon as possible''' after unprotected sex. If you don't have access to dedicated EC, oral contraceptives can be used as replacement EC, but remember the following: 1) Only some contraceptives work as EC 2) Different contraceptives require different dosages and time schedules to work as EC 3) You must only use the first 21 pills in 28-day packs and 4) They may be less effective than dedicated EC. For general information on emergency contraceptives, click [https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/morning-after-pill-emergency-contraception here] and [http://ec.princeton.edu/info/ecp.html here].
'''Important Notes:''' Emergency contraception may prevent pregnancy for three days (72 hours) and sometimes five days (120 hours) after unprotected sex. Take EC '''as soon as possible''' after unprotected sex to prevent pregnancy. If you don't have access to dedicated EC, oral contraceptives can be used as replacement EC, but remember the following: 1) Only some contraceptives work as EC 2) Different contraceptives require different dosages and time schedules to work as EC 3) You must only use the first 21 pills in 28-day packs and 4) They may be less effective than dedicated EC. For general information on emergency contraceptives, click [https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/morning-after-pill-emergency-contraception here] and [http://ec.princeton.edu/info/ecp.html here].


===Laws & Social Stigmas===
===Laws & Social Stigmas===
In Luxembourg, emergency contraceptive pills (morning after pills) are available over-the-counter at pharmacies. No prescription is required, and there are no age restrictions on who can purchase emergency contraceptive pills.<ref>[https://www.cecinfo.org/country-by-country-information/status-availability-database/countries/luxembourg/ EC Status and Availability - Luxembourg]</ref>


===What to Get & Where to Get It===
===What to Get & Where to Get It===


'''Note:''' The longest-lasting EC is currently [http://www.ellaone.com/ ellaOne]. It lasts up to 5 days (120 hours) after unprotected sex. Check to see if your country carries ellaOne. If your country doesn't carry ellaOne, copper IUDs may also prevent pregnancy up to 5 days after unprotected sex. If none of these options are available, and it's been over 3 days since you had unprotected sex, you can still take EC, which may work up to 5 days. Note that EC pills are not 100% effective and should be taken as soon as possible.
* You can find emergency contraceptive pills (morning after pills) at pharmacies and clinics, and they are sold over-the-counter. Some brands you may find are NorLevo 1.5mg and ellaOne.<ref>[https://www.cecinfo.org/country-by-country-information/status-availability-database/countries/luxembourg/ EC Status and Availability - Luxembourg]</ref>
* The longest-lasting EC is currently [http://www.ellaone.com/ ellaOne]. It lasts up to 5 days (120 hours) after unprotected sex. Check to see if your country carries ellaOne. If your country doesn't carry ellaOne, copper IUDs may also prevent pregnancy up to 5 days after unprotected sex. If none of these options are available, and it's been over 3 days since you had unprotected sex, you can still take EC, which may work up to 5 days. Note that EC pills are not 100% effective and should be taken as soon as possible.


===Costs===
===Costs===
* The prices for emergency contraceptive pills may range between € 10 (for LNG pills, like NorLevo 1.5mg) to € 25 for UPA pills (like ellaOne), as of 2015.<ref>[https://www.cecinfo.org/country-by-country-information/status-availability-database/countries/luxembourg/ EC Status and Availability - Luxembourg]</ref>


==Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs/STDs)==
==Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs/STDs)==
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===Laws & Social Stigmas===
===Laws & Social Stigmas===
In Luxembourg, there are no known travel or residency restrictions for people with HIV/AIDS. This means that you can enter the country, regardless of your HIV status, and you should not be deported if you test positive for HIV while you are in the country.


===What to Get & Where to Get It===
===What to Get & Where to Get It===


====Testing Facilities====
===Testing Facilities===


====Support====
===Support===


===Costs===
===Costs===
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==List of Additional Resources==
==List of Additional Resources==
* [http://sante.public.lu/fr/politique-sante/ministere-sante/index.html Ministry of Health - Luxembourg]
* [http://www.planningfamilial.lu/ Family Planning organization (Luxembourg)]
* [https://www.equaldex.com/region/luxembourg Equaldex - Luxembourg]: Click here to learn about LGBTQ rights and laws inLuxembourg.


==References==
==References==
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