− | Istanbul is a complex environment for women's healthcare. While birth control pills are available in many pharmacies ("eczanes" in Turkish) in the city center, it can be difficult to find reliable and responsive treatment for other needs. | + | Istanbul is a complex environment for women's healthcare. While birth control pills are available in many pharmacies ("eczanes" in Turkish) in the city center, it can be difficult to find reliable and responsive treatment for other needs. This is due to the conflicting messages surrounding women's sexual and reproductive freedom in the country. |