The Contraceptive Pills

Birth control pills are tablets with a dose of hormones that prevent pregnancy. They are easy to swallow and 91-99% effective. Like most contraceptives, birth control pills have positive and negative side effects, so we advise careful consideration when deciding if birth control pills are right for you.

Are birth control pills widely available in Cambodia?

Yes, birth control pills can be purchased at pharmacies and healthcare facilities such as Marie Stopes Cambodia, Ektes Clinic, Sothary Cabinet, Raffles Medical Cambodia, Kong Sony Clinic, Som Ra Leybo Clinic & Maternity, Punleu Rithy Poly Clinic and Maternity, and Chey Ratana Cabinet.

Do I need a prescription to buy birth control pills in Cambodia?

No, you don’t need a prescription to buy birth control pills in Cambodia.

Is there an age restriction for accessing birth control pills in Cambodia?

No, there is no age restriction for accessing birth control pills in Cambodia.

How much do birth control pills cost in Cambodia?

Birth control pills cost around 500 Cambodian riel (1-17 USD) per packet, depending on the brand.

What are the different birth control pill brands available in Cambodia?

The most widely available birth control pill brands in Cambodia are FMP, Anna, Femiplan, Minidril, Microgynon ED, OK, Yasmin, Desolon, Diane 35, Floris 35, Srey Pich, Meuri, Renatrel, Marvelon 28 by EVA FMP.

Who can I contact for more information about birth control pills in Cambodia?

To get more information about birth control pills in Cambodia, contact Marie Stopes Cambodia (Whatsapp: 093240823; call: 012999002 / 098999102) or Anna Women’s-Baby Center (Business Center KTT -KT Tower-, Room 403, 4th floor, #23, Str. 112, Sangkat Phsar Depo 3, Khan Tuol Kok, Phnom Penh, Kingdom of Cambodia; +855 (0) 98 800 921 -English, Khmer, Russian-; info@wbcanna.com).

Where can I read more about this method?

If you want to get further information about the contraceptive pills, click here.

What can I do in the case of an unplanned pregnancy?

Visit safe2choose.org to speak with an expert counselor about the safe abortion options available in Cambodia. Counselors can also be contacted via email at info@safe2choose.org or via live chat at safe2choose.org/abortion-counseling.