How Much Does Birth Control Cost In South Africa

Birth control, also known as contraception, is designed to prevent pregnancy. Birth control methods may work in a number of different ways: Preventing sperm from getting to the eggs. Types include condoms, diaphragms, cervical caps, and contraceptive sponges.

How Much Does Birth Control Cost In South Africa

There are two brands currently available: Implanon and Nexplanon. Cost: According to the health department, Implanon costs R1 700 in South Africa’s private sector but is free for all women in the public sector. Efficacy: Less than one pregnancy per 100 women using it for a year.

What is the best birth control pill in South Africa?

Types: Yasmin is a common brand of birth control pill; many others are available including Levora, Camila, and Jolivette. Cost: It can cost between R90 and R350 a month in South Africa’s private sector.

Does clicks do contraceptive injection?

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Certain Clicks pharmacies have Depo Provera available for R150, but the pharmacy would only offer the service to women on receipt of a prescription or a note from a doctor.

Can I get birth control pills without seeing a doctor?

You do not need to visit a provider’s office to be prescribed birth control pills.

Instead, you can speak with a provider online from the comfort of your home, which can help you start treatment sooner.

How can I start birth control without my parents knowing?

But if you feel like you can’t talk to your parents, you can still look into birth control options and get sexual-health care. 

Make an appointment with your general doctor or gynecologist.

Or you can go to your local Planned Parenthood (or student health center if your school has one).