About JHI
Japan Healthcare Info. (JHI) is a social entrepreneur organization founded in 2010. Our healthcare professional staff are dedicated to providing service in order to enhance well-being of international community in Japan.
JHI is a selected member of the most renowned non-profit Japanese social entrepreneur training organization and awarded Japanese government grant in 2010.
Birth Control
Female birth control options
The following options are commonly available in Japan:
Oral birth control pills
Spermicides
Female condoms
IUD
The following are not available or difficult to obtain in Japan.
Hormonal Implants
Diaphragms
Vaginal Hormonal Rings
Hormone Patches
Contraceptive Sponges
Oral birth control pills
Most OB/GYNs can prescribe oral birth control pills, or “piru”（ピル）in Japanese.
This medication is not available over-the-counter. Consultation with an OB/GYN is needed to obtain the pill.
It is not covered by Japanese Health Insurance, and the cost is approximately 3000 yen per month or sheet. Some doctor’s offices run blood tests to check if you are fit for the pill use. This test is not also covered by insurance therefore could cost up to 10,000 yen for a consultation, pill sheet and medical tests.
The kinds of available pills are not as wide range as overseas. Mini-Pill is not commonly available in Japan.
IUD
IUDs must be inserted and removed by an OB/GYN doctor. They are expensive, at around 50,000 yen or more including the procedure fee. IUD is not inserted on the first visit to your doctor, needs to have a consultation first then inserted. Often you need to schedule an appointment according to your cycle.
Spermicides and Female Condom
Spermicides and female condoms are available at drugstores and online shops. No prescription required.
JHI can locate nearby OB/GYN clinics and arrange an appointment for you. Feel free to contact us.