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Vietnam has many women's health resources. Contraceptives, including emergency contraceptives, are legal and do not require a prescription. There are a plethora of pharmacies throughout the city though you may struggle to find certain international brands. Since the 1960s, the North Vietnamese government has advocated family planning -- and, after reunification in 1975, family planning policies extended throughout the country. There is a 2-child policy that has remained in place for decades, although this policy seems to be on its way out (Note: It may have been removed in 2015... waiting for confirmation). Nowadays in Vietnam, you can get STI tests at many hospitals and clinics. However, if you're a foreigner or don't speak Vietnamese, it's recommended that you visit an international facility (list of such facilities below). You can find both pads and tampons, typically without applicators (like OB), at many markets and stores. Furthermore, abortion is fully legal for up to 22 weeks of pregnancy, and there are no known restrictions related to age or reasons. Due to its high prevalence, Vietnam has been called the "abortion capital" of Asia, a title that has also been given to [[China]]. You will find that both surgical and medical abortion options are available, and there are many resources, including international organizations like Marie Stopes, that can help you identify the appropriate services.
Generally speaking, Vietnam has a wide range of health care resources. Contraceptives, including emergency contraceptives, are legal and do not require a prescription. In cities and towns, there are a plethora of pharmacies, though you may struggle to find certain international brands. Since the 1960s, the North Vietnamese government has advocated family planning -- and, after reunification in 1975, family planning policies extended throughout the country. Beginning in 1988, the country instituted a 2-child policy, which remained in place for decades.<ref>https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00148-019-00766-1</ref> The policy seems to be on its way out, but the official position of the government is unclear.
 
In Vietnam, you can obtain tests for many sexually-transmitted infections (STIs) at many hospitals and clinics. However, if you're a foreigner or don't speak Vietnamese, it's recommended that you visit an international facility. We have provided a list of facilities on this page, and you can find more information on city pages as well, such as the [[Hanoi]] & [[Ho Chi Minh City]] pages.  
 
For menstrual needs, you can find both pads and tampons, typically without applicators (like OB), at many markets and stores. Some independent vendors sell menstrual cups online as well.
 
Abortion is fully legal for up to 22 weeks of pregnancy, and there are no known restrictions related to age or reasons. Due to its high prevalence, Vietnam has been called the "abortion capital" of Asia, a title that has also been given to [[China]]. You will find that both surgical and medical abortion options are available, and there are many resources, including international organizations like Marie Stopes, which can help you identify the appropriate services.


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* You can buy vaginal contraceptive film, which is very similar to spermicide, under the brand name "VCF."  
* You can buy vaginal contraceptive film, which is very similar to spermicide, under the brand name "VCF."  
* For IUDs, you can go to [http://www.internationalsos.com/ International SOS]:, they have the Mirena IUD at an all inclusive (consultation as well) cost of $370, they also have quite a selection of birth control pills including Yaz, Marvelon, Mercilon, Rigevidon, Diane 35 and Embevin 28. The prices for these oral contraceptives range from a minimum of $2 to a maximum of $16.
* For IUDs, you can go to [http://www.internationalsos.com/ International SOS]:, they have the Mirena IUD at an all inclusive (consultation as well) cost of $370, they also have quite a selection of birth control pills including Yaz, Marvelon, Mercilon, Rigevidon, Diane 35 and Embevin 28. The prices for these oral contraceptives range from a minimum of $2 to a maximum of $16.
*[http://www.vietnammedicalpractice.com/ Family Medical Practice]: Normal IUD insertion is $142 USD, IUD insertion with Mirena is $351 USD. If you want a non-hormonal IUD, that is also available (but it's not Paragard) for an addition $20. Note that the consultation fee ($95) is not included in the general fee. There may be additional costs for tests or medications. For the procedure, they don't have equipment for local anesthesia on the cervix, but they can give painkillers 30-60 minutes before insertion of IUDs. They may also be able to prescribe Misopostrol on the evening before insertion to facilitate the procedure.
*[http://www.vietnammedicalpractice.com/ Family Medical Practice]: They have clinics in Ho Chi Minh City, Danang, and Hanoi. Prices from 2017/18: Normal IUD insertion is $142 USD, IUD insertion with Mirena is $351 USD. If you want a non-hormonal IUD, that is also available (but it's not Paragard) for an addition $20. Note that the consultation fee ($95) is not included in the general fee. There may be additional costs for tests or medications. For the procedure, they don't have equipment for local anesthesia on the cervix, but they can give painkillers 30-60 minutes before insertion of IUDs. They may also be able to prescribe Misopostrol on the evening before insertion to facilitate the procedure.
* Another option for IUDS is Hong Ngoc Hospital (near Truc Bach Lake in Ba Dinh). They charge 1.6 million VND for removal (not sure about cost for insertion, but it's probably cheaper than Family Medical Practice).
* Another option for IUDS is Hong Ngoc Hospital (near Truc Bach Lake in Ba Dinh). They charge 1.6 million VND for removal (not sure about cost for insertion, but it's probably cheaper than Family Medical Practice).
* For contraceptives implants, you can get Implanon insertion at [http://www.vietnammedicalpractice.com/ Family Medical Practice] for $295 USD or at the [http://en.hfh.com.vn/ French Hospital] for about 5 million VND.
* For contraceptives implants, you can get Implanon insertion at [http://www.vietnammedicalpractice.com/ Family Medical Practice] for $295 USD or at the [http://en.hfh.com.vn/ French Hospital] for about 5 million VND.
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<!--T:15-->* For Depo, it's reported that the Hanoi Family Program does it for 300,000 dong. Supposedly, the French Vietnamese hospital does it for 7 million dong. For IUD, you can expect to pay between $100-$400.
For Depo, it's reported that the Hanoi Family Program does it for 300,000 dong. Supposedly, the French Vietnamese hospital does it for 7 million dong. For IUD, you can expect to pay between $100-$400.


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==Emergency Contraception (Morning After Pill)== <!--T:16-->
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