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'''OVERVIEW''' | '''OVERVIEW''' | ||
As the capital of Colombia, you will find many health care resources in Bogota. However, you should remember that much of the country is Catholic and certain health care personnel hold traditional social views. Generally speaking, contraceptives are legal and widely available. Emergency contraception is also legal and, while a prescription appears to be required, it seems easily obtainable regardless of prescription status for women who appear to be adults. If you are a teenager, some pharmacists may turn you down for EC access, even though you are legally allowed to purchase EC, so you should seek out a few pharmacists if this issue arises. Regarding STI testing, Profamilia is a great resource, and there are numerous locations, including mobile clinics, throughout Colombia. According to Colombian law, women are entitled to 14 weeks of maternity leave. | As the capital of Colombia, you will find many health care resources in Bogota. However, you should remember that much of the country is Catholic and certain health care personnel hold traditional social views. Generally speaking, contraceptives are legal and widely available. Emergency contraception is also legal and, while a prescription appears to be required, it seems easily obtainable regardless of prescription status for women who appear to be adults. If you are a teenager, some pharmacists may turn you down for EC access, even though you are legally allowed to purchase EC, so you should seek out a few pharmacists if this issue arises. Regarding STI testing, Profamilia is a great resource, and there are numerous locations, including mobile clinics, throughout Colombia. | ||
According to Colombian law, women are entitled to 14 weeks of maternity leave. Since 2006, abortion has been legal for certain cases in Colombia, but it is not yet available upon request. It is currently only available based on three criteria. Note that there are still many cases of unsafe, illegal or not recommended abortion procedures in Colombia, so it's important to research providers and the intended procedures in advance. | |||
==Contraception== | ==Contraception== | ||