Amman

Jordan / Amman

OVERVIEW

Contraception (Birth Control)

General Note: There are many types of contraceptives, also known as "birth control," including IUDs, oral contraceptives, patches, shots, and condoms, etc. If you would like to view a full list, click here.

Laws & Social Stigmas

In Jordan, you need a prescription to purchase birth control pills.

According to a 2015 study, it was found that 61.8% of Jordanian women (who are in unions/married and of reproductive age) use some form of contraception, including traditional methods. Meanwhile, 12% of Jordanian women have unmet family planning needs. The most common methods of contraception were IUDs (22.3%), withdrawal, also known as the "pull-out method" (13.6%), birth control pills (8.4%), condoms (8.2%) and the rhythm method (3.3%). There were low usage rates for female sterilization (2.3%), contraceptive injectables (0.9%) and contraceptive implants (0.3%).

What to Get & Where to Get It

• In Jordan, you can find birth control pills, but you may need a prescription before obtaining them. Some of the brands you can expect to see are Neogynon, Nordiol, Ologyn, Ovral, Lo-Femenal, Microgynon-30, Nordette and Rigevidon. You can get the check-up required for birth control pills for 3 dinar at The Jordanian Association for Family Planning and Protection.
• You can find IUDs in Jordan.

Emergency Contraception (Morning After Pill)

Important Notes: Emergency contraception may prevent pregnancy for three days (72 hours) and sometimes five days (120 hours) after unprotected sex. Take EC as soon as possible after unprotected sex. If you don't have access to dedicated EC, oral contraceptives can be used as replacement EC, but remember the following: 1) Only some contraceptives work as EC 2) Different contraceptives require different dosages and time schedules to work as EC 3) You must only use the first 21 pills in 28-day packs and 4) They may be less effective than dedicated EC. For general information on emergency contraceptives, click here and here.

What to Get & Where to Get It

Note: The longest-lasting EC is currently ellaOne. It lasts up to 5 days (120 hours) after unprotected sex. Check to see if your country carries ellaOne. If your country doesn't carry ellaOne, copper IUDs may also prevent pregnancy up to 5 days after unprotected sex. If none of these options are available, and it's been over 3 days since you had unprotected sex, you can still take EC, which may work up to 5 days. Note that EC pills are not 100% effective and should be taken as soon as possible.

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs/STDs)

Important Notes - Learn about PEP and PrEP: If you think that you've been recently exposed to HIV (i.e. within 72 hours), seek out PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis). It's a month-long treatment to prevent HIV infection after exposure, and it may be available in your city. Take PEP as soon as possible. For more information, click here. If you are at risk of HIV exposure, seek out PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis). It's a daily oral pill that can prevent HIV infection before exposure. To learn more about PrEP, click here.

Menstruation

Note: In addition to pads and tampons, you can also use menstrual cups and menstrual underwear for your period. To learn more about menstrual cups, click here. To learn more about menstrual underwear, click here.

Gynecological Exams

What to Get & Where to Get It

• Dr Al Bashir at Istishari Hospital: This ob/gyn comes highly recommended by an Amman local. Speaks Arabic and English. Clinical interests include OBGYN, IVF and Embryo Transfer, Ovulation Induction, OOCYTE Retrieval, Fetal Medicine and Intrauterine Blood Transfusion. Outpatient contact information: 44 Al Kindi St. Amman, Jordan. Phone: +96265001024, or +962796361177. Fax: +96265698833. Email: clinics@istisharihospital.com
• Nagham Abu-Shakra on Khaldi Street: This ob/gyn comes highly recommended by an Amman local, who says, "She's great! Perfect English, too."
• Dr Ismaiel Abu Mahfouz Clinic: This gynecologist comes highly recommended by an Amman local who says, "I went to Dr Ismaiel Abu Mahfouz Clinic and very happy with his service. I had a IUD implanted a few months ago, D&C AND Biopsy done at Abdulhadi Hospital and had top class treatment. Staff was great. I guess having a great health insurance helps. I'm at ease putting my life in this doctor's hands." Address: 46. Jordan Healthcare Center. Ibn Khaldoun St، Jabal Amman، Amman. Phone: (06) 464 9901.
• Dr. Lana's Clinic: This clinic provides gynecological exams with routine pap smear. Gynecological issues are addressed, such as irregular menstrual cycles, infertility issues, gynecological infections, etc. Address: 50 Sultan Al-Adwan St. Um Al Summaq, Amman. Tel : +962 6 5525451. Fax : +962 6 5525415. Mob : +962 79 8708783. E-mail : dr@drlanasclinic.com
• [hhttp://jafpp.org/?q=en The Jordanian Association for Family Planning and Protection]: They provide gynecological exams for 4.000 Dinar and pap tests for 5.000 Dinar (inclusive). There's a 0.500 Dinar registration fee. On the website, the mission statement is the following: "JAFPP is a voluntary non-profit Organization that provides high quality reproductive and sexual health services and programs for women and families, based on its belief that access to such services is a basic human right." Tel: + 962 6 5160999. Fax: + 962 5161020 6. E-mail: info@jafpp.org.

Pregnancy

What to Get & Where to Get It

• Dr. Lana's Clinic: This clinic provides a range of services, including prenatal care, women's health care, child health care, vaccinations, etc.

Abortion

Important Note: There are two main types of abortions: medical (also known as the "abortion pill") and surgical (also known as "in-clinic"). For medical abortions, you take a pill to induce abortion. For surgical abortions, a procedure is performed to induce abortion. For general information about medical and surgical abortions, click here.