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==Emergency Contraception== | ==Emergency Contraception== | ||
'''Important | '''Important Notes:''' The earlier you take emergency contraception, the more effectively it works. After unprotected sex, take EC '''as soon as possible'''. If you don't have access to EC, you can use oral contraceptives as EC, but remember the following: 1) Only some contraceptives work as EC (so confirm they work as EC) 2) Different contraceptives require different dosages to work as EC (so get the proper instructions) 3) You must only use the first 21 pills in 28-day packs and 4) You must also take the pills as soon as possible. | ||
===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
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===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
'''Note:''' The most effective emergency contraceptive is currently [http://www.ellaone.com/ ellaOne]. It lasts up to 5 days after unprotected sex. Other EC brands are generally effective for 1-3 days with occasional protection for up to 5 days. So check to see if your country carries ellaOne. If your country doesn't carry ellaOne, copper IUDs may also prevent pregnancy for up to 5 days after unprotected sex. If none of these options are available, look for regular EC, which may sometimes protect you for up to 5 days. Note that EC pills are not 100% effective, and they should be taken as soon as possible. | |||
* Fanda Pharmacy (near Pedder street in Central) | * Fanda Pharmacy (near Pedder street in Central) | ||
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At FPAHK, you'll pay up to HK$360 for a consultation and a single dose of the morning-after pill. | At FPAHK, you'll pay up to HK$360 for a consultation and a single dose of the morning-after pill. | ||
==Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs/STDs)== | |||
'''Important Note:''' 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 that may prevent HIV infection, and it may be available in your city (see below for details). Take PEP as soon as possible. | |||
===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | |||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | |||
====Social Hygiene Clinics==== | |||
For low-cost or free STD tests, visit the 'Hong Kong Social Hygiene Clinics'. They medical check-up, treatment and counseling on STIs/STDs. All information is confidential. If you are 1) a holder of Hong Kong Identity Card issued under the Registration of Persons Ordinance (Chapter 177), except those who obtained their Hong Kong Identity Card by virtue of a previous permission to land or remain in Hong Kong granted to them and such permission has expired or ceased to be valid 2) a child who is an HK resident and 11 years old or 3) approved by the Director of Health, you can receive all services for free. If you do not fall under one of these categories, you will be charged. | |||
Note: These clinics do blood tests for HIV, syphilis, and swab tests for chlamydia and gonorrhea. No testing done for Herpes or HPV unless you show symptoms of those diseases. | |||
* Chai Wan Social Hygiene Clinic - West Wing LG5, Specialist Out-patient Block, Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital, 3 Lok Man Road, Chai Wan, Hong Kong. Phone: 2595 7500 | |||
* Yung Fung Shee Social Hygiene Clinic - 4/F, Yung Fung Shee Memorial Centre, 79 Cha Kwo Ling Road, Kwun Tong, Kowloon. Phone: 2727 8315 | |||
* Tuen Mun Social Hygiene Clinic - 5/F, Tuen Mun Eye Centre, 4 Tuen Lee Street, Tuen Mun, New Territories. Phone: 2459 2958 | |||
* Fanling Integrated Treatment Centre(Social Hygiene Service) - 6/F, Fanling Health Centre, 2 Pik Fung Road, Fanling, New Territories. Phone: 2639 1437 | |||
For more details, visit the [http://www.dh.gov.hk/english/tele/tele_chc/tele_chc_shcm.html Clinic list] online. While this list is technically for males, it seems that some of the clinics may also be open to women (i.e. the ones with no "male" in the name!). | |||
====General Clinics==== | |||
* [http://www.famplan.org.hk/ The Family Planning Association of Hong Kong] - It's not clear if they do testing beyond Hepatitis B, but it seems they do. Contact them to ensure in advance. Address: 10/F., Southorn Centre, 130 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, HK, Telephone: 2575-4477, Fax: 2834-6767. | |||
* LIFE Clinic - Offers STD testing, HPV vaccine, Hepatitis vaccines. Suite 1702, New World Tower One, 16-18 Queens Road Central, Hong Kong | |||
* [http://www.emchk.com/ Hong Kong Emergency Medicine Centre] - Provides same-day STD testing, including Chlamydial / Gonorrhea / Herpes / Syphillus / Wart. Has PEP. | |||
* [aids.org.hk Hong Kong AIDS Foundation] - Only tests for HIV/AIDS.. Clinic at 8 Chai Wan Rd5/F Shaukeiwan Jockey Club Clnc, Shaukeinwan, Phone: 852 2560 8528. | |||
* [http://www.std-hiv-clinic.hk/ Sexual Health Specialists] - Not clear from their website what they test for. But they seem LGBT-friendly, knowledgeable and very progressive so probably worth an email/call to find out. Phone number: (852) 3162 0001. Email: sexhealth@neohealth.com.hk. | |||
===Costs=== | |||
==Medication & Vaccines== | ==Medication & Vaccines== | ||
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At Maternal and Child Health Care Centers, you can get a gynecological check-up for around HKD 300 (if you're an HK resident). For a mammography, you pay an additional 225 dollars. | At Maternal and Child Health Care Centers, you can get a gynecological check-up for around HKD 300 (if you're an HK resident). For a mammography, you pay an additional 225 dollars. | ||
==Pregnancy== | ==Pregnancy== | ||