Birth Control is legal in Poland, however, contraceptive pills are sold in small quantities at the pharmacy, and are only provided by doctor’s prescription. Emergency contraception is not reimbursed or covered by social security.
In February 2022, Poland was ranked as the worst country in Europe for contraception, and the survey was conducted by European Parliamentary Forum for Sexual and Reproductive Rights.
Poland was the only one in Europe categorized as having “exceptionally poor” policies regarding contraception.
Abortion is only legal in Poland when the pregnancy results from a criminal act or when the woman’s life or health is in danger.
You can click here to read about abortion in Poland.
How to get emergency contraception in Poland?
You can get emergency contraception in Poland at your nearest drugstore, however, you will be needing an authentic and legal prescription from a doctor.
Doctors are not allowed to prescribe birth control pills to women under 18 years of age without parental consent.
If you are a foreigner, you are suggested to bring birth control pills on your own from your home country.
Birth Control Pills in Poland
There are different brands of birth control pills available in Poland. Three of them are found widely all over the country.
| Types of EC | Approx. Cost | Brand |
|---|---|---|
| LNG | 45 PLN | Escapelle |
| UPA | 135 Euro | ellaOne |
| UPA | 100 PLN | Misstala |
Can you get pregnant on birth control?
Yes, you can get pregnant on birth control. Although birth control pills have a high success rate, they can fail and you can get pregnant while on the pill. Certain factors increase your risk of getting pregnant, even if you’re on birth control.
Can birth control make you gain weight?
There are 2 methods of birth control that cause weight gain in some people who use them: the birth control shot and the birth control implant. But this doesn’t happen to everybody who uses these types of birth control. Many people use the shot or the implant without gaining weight.
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