Is emergency contraception easily accessible in Japan?

According to the survey, only 21.5% of those who experienced contraceptive failure were able to obtain emergency contraception, suggesting that it is difficult to access.

What do you think about over-the-counter sales of emergency contraception?

85.2% of survey respondents believe that direct purchase from pharmacies is desirable, indicating high expectations for easier access.

How well known is the health check during pill use?

66.0% of respondents answered that they were unaware, highlighting the urgent need for better dissemination of correct knowledge.

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【Emergency Contraception (After Pill) and Contraception Awareness Survey】

NQ Score 40/100

N1 Content Completeness 4

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A survey by Chocolat Women's Clinic, operated by CACAO Medical Corporation, found that 66.3% of respondents had experienced contraception failure. Access to emergency contraception was limited, with 'didn't search/didn't know' being the most common reason for not obtaining it (31.3%). 85.2% viewed pharmacy sales positively. Awareness of regular health checks for pill users was low, highlighting the urgent need for knowledge dissemination.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is emergency contraception easily accessible in Japan?: A: According to the survey, only 21.5% of those who experienced contraceptive failure were able to obtain emergency contraception, suggesting that it is difficult to access.
Q: What do you think about over-the-counter sales of emergency contraception?: A: 85.2% of survey respondents believe that direct purchase from pharmacies is desirable, indicating high expectations for easier access.
Q: How well known is the health check during pill use?: A: 66.0% of respondents answered that they were unaware, highlighting the urgent need for better dissemination of correct knowledge.