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As the capital of Germany, Berlin is one of the largest cities in Europe with plenty of high-quality health care. The city is renowned for its sexual openness and LGBT community, however there are some roadblocks to certain health care options | As the capital of Germany, Berlin is one of the largest cities in Europe with plenty of high-quality health care. The city is renowned for its sexual openness and LGBT community, however there are some roadblocks to certain health care options. To obtain contraception, you must first receive a prescription. Since March 2015, you can purchase some emergency contraception (the morning after pill) in Germany without a prescription. While abortion is permitted, there is a mandatory "counseling" session, which has made some women feel guilty, ashamed or incredibly uncomfortable (see "Abortion" section for details). On the positive side, there are some absolutely fantastic hospitals and doctors, as well as a wealth of resources specifically geared toward the LGBT community. The transportation system is rather efficient and English is spoken by most locals. | ||
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The costs for PrEp vary between 50 and 800€. The health insurances do not cover the costs. | The costs for PrEp vary between 50 and 800€. The health insurances do not cover the costs. | ||
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* | * [http://www.profamilia.de/index.php?id=909 ProFamilia Berlin] - Can provide the necessary counseling (legally required) before an abortion. Need to confirm if they also provide abortion service or just referrals after the counseling. Details: "Pro Familia is the leading non-governmental service and consumer organization for sexual and reproductive health and rights in Germany. Founded in 1952, it is a charity with a Federal structure. As a founder member of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) it is closely linked to international developments and activities in the field of sexual and reproductive health and rights." Address: Beratungsstelle Berlin, Kalckreuthstr. 4, 0777 Berlin, Phone: 030 39849898, Email: berlin@profamilia.de. http://www.profamilia.de/index.php?id=909 | ||
* [https://www.berlin.de/sen/gesundheit/themen/schwangerschaft-und-kindergesundheit/schwangerschaft-und-familienplanung/schwangerschaftskonfliktberatung/arztpraxen-fuer-schwangerschaftsabbrueche/ Berlin Senate list of medical professionals] - Since May 2018 the Senate Department for Health, Care, and Equality provides a list (search engine) of professionals who perform abortions after mandatory counselling. (Currently, professionals cannot legally advertise abortion services to the public themselves.) | |||
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