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===Laws & Social Stigmas===
===Laws & Social Stigmas===


In Nicaragua, emergency contraceptive pills (morning after pills) are available, but a prescription is technically required. We still need to confirm whether these laws are commonly followed by pharmacists (if you know, update this page). Furthermore, there are no age restrictions n purchasing emergency contraceptive pills, so teens and young people should be legally entitled to do so.<ref>[https://www.cecinfo.org/country-by-country-information/status-availability-database/countries/nicaragua/ EC Status and Availability - Nicaragua]</ref>
In Nicaragua, emergency contraceptive pills (morning after pills) are available, and they can be purchased over-the-counter at pharmacies. No prescription is necessary. According to official laws in Nicaragua, a prescription may be technically required.<ref>[https://www.cecinfo.org/country-by-country-information/status-availability-database/countries/nicaragua/ EC Status and Availability - Nicaragua]</ref>, but when we talked to pharmacists in Nicaragua, they confirmed that a prescription is not required. This means that emergency contraceptive pills can be considered informally available over-the-counter.<ref>[Conversations with pharmacists in Nicaragua, December 2018]</ref> Furthermore, there are no age restrictions on purchasing emergency contraceptive pills, so teens and young people should be legally entitled to do so.<ref>[https://www.cecinfo.org/country-by-country-information/status-availability-database/countries/nicaragua/ EC Status and Availability - Nicaragua]</ref>


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


* You can obtain emergency contraceptive pills (morning after pills) at pharmacies and women's clinics, but you may need a prescription (we need to confirm this). Some brands you may find are Anlitin (.75mg), Anlitin (1.5mg), PPMS, Pregnon 1.5, and Prikul.<ref>[https://www.cecinfo.org/country-by-country-information/status-availability-database/countries/nicaragua/ EC Status and Availability - Nicaragua]</ref>
* You can obtain emergency contraceptive pills (morning after pills) at pharmacies and women's clinics, and a prescription is typically not required by pharmacists (despite the fact that official laws may require a prescription). Some brands you may find are Anlitin (.75mg), Anlitin (1.5mg), PPMS, Pregnon 1.5, and Prikul.<ref>[https://www.cecinfo.org/country-by-country-information/status-availability-database/countries/nicaragua/ EC Status and Availability - Nicaragua]</ref>
* 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.
* 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.


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==List of Additional Resources==
==List of Additional Resources==
* [http://www.minsa.gob.ni/ Ministry of Health]
* [https://www.familyplanning2020.org/nicaragua Family Planning 2020 - Nicaragua]
* [https://www.equaldex.com/region/nicaragua Equaldex - Nicaragua]: Click here to learn about LGBTQ rights and laws in Nicaragua.
* [https://www.psi.org/country/nicaragua/#about PSI - Nicaragua]: "In Nicaragua, PSI’s network member is the Pan American Social Marketing Organization (PASMO). Founded in 1998, PASMO Nicaragua began activities as part of a regional HIV prevention program. Their scope subsequently expanded to other health areas such as reproductive health, including family planning and post-abortion care, as well as prevention and management of gestational diabetes, and Zika prevention."


==References==
==References==
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