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Tip: If you're traveling in Sweden and run out of birth control, go to Mamma Mia's (http://www.mamamia.se/mama-mia-city). One user reported that three places turned her down before she was directed to them. They have a walk-in clinic where you can meet with a doctor who will prescribe birth control for you. | Tip: If you're traveling in Sweden and run out of birth control, go to Mamma Mia's (http://www.mamamia.se/mama-mia-city). One user reported that three places turned her down before she was directed to them. They have a walk-in clinic where you can meet with a doctor who will prescribe birth control for you. | ||
* If you want '''condoms''', a local says: "You can find them everywhere - supermarket, pharmacy, 7eleven etc. You can also get free condoms and description for birth control, tests for std/pregnancy and abortion at ungdomsmottagningen (youth sexual center) If | * For a comprehensive list of contraceptive options in Sweden, click [http://contraceptive.ippf.org/search?search.searchtext=&search.component=&search.countrycode=SE here]. | ||
* If you want an '''IUD''', you can get | * If you want '''condoms''', a local says: "You can find them everywhere - supermarket, pharmacy, 7eleven etc. You can also get free condoms and description for birth control, tests for std/pregnancy and abortion at ungdomsmottagningen (youth sexual center) If you're under 25 years old" | ||
* If you want the '''contraceptive implant''' | * If you want '''birth control pills''', you can find over 20 brands registered in Sweden. Many forms of pills, including combined pills, progestin-only and phasic pills, are available, and they're primarily produced companies by from the Netherlands, Germany UK and USA. Some pill brands you can expect to see are Cerazette, Cilest, Diane, Mercilon, Trinordiol, Yasmin and Yaz. For a complete list of available pills, click [http://contraceptive.ippf.org/search?search.searchtext=&search.component=&search.countrycode=SE here]. | ||
* If you want the '''contraceptive shot''' | * The '''contraceptive/vaginal ring''' (Nuvaring) is available in Sweden.<ref>[http://contraceptive.ippf.org/search?search.searchtext=&search.component=&search.countrycode=SE IPPF Sweden]</ref> | ||
* If you want an '''IUD''', you can find Mirena or Levonava in Sweden.<ref>[http://contraceptive.ippf.org/search?search.searchtext=&search.component=&search.countrycode=SE IPPF Sweden]</ref> You can get the procedure done at Mamma. Mia It's free if you're a Swedish citizen or have a valid EU card. Otherwise, you'll need to pay 400kr for the appointment. | |||
* If you want the '''contraceptive implant,''' you can find Implanon and Norplant in Sweden.<ref>[http://contraceptive.ippf.org/search?search.searchtext=&search.component=&search.countrycode=SE IPPF Sweden]</ref> You can get the procedure done at Mamma. It's free if you're a Swedish citizen or have a valid EU card. Otherwise, you'll need to pay 400kr for the appointment. | |||
* If you want the '''contraceptive injectable/shot,''' you can find Depo-Provera SAS 150mg/ml in Sweden.<ref>[http://contraceptive.ippf.org/search?search.searchtext=&search.component=&search.countrycode=SE IPPF Sweden]</ref> You can the shot at Mamma Mia. It's free if you're a Swedish citizen or have a valid EU card. Otherwise, you'll need to pay 400kr for the appointment. | |||
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