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* In Jordan, you can find '''birth control pills''' in pharmacies. While you may technically need a prescription, this isn't always enforced, so you can often walk into a pharmacy and directly buy birth control pills from the pharmacist. Some of the brands you may find in pharmacies are Angeliq, Belara, Climen, Diane, Gracial, Kliogest, Femoston, Microgynon, Microgynon-30, Neogynon, Nordiol, Ologyn, Ovral, Lo-Femenal, Nordette, Norethindrone, Norethisterone, Trisequens, Rigevidon and Yasmin. For more information on birth control brands available in Jordan, click [http://www.just.edu.jo/DIC/Manuals/Oral%20Contraceptives.pdf here]. | * In Jordan, you can find '''birth control pills''' in pharmacies. While you may technically need a prescription, this isn't always enforced, so you can often walk into a pharmacy and directly buy birth control pills from the pharmacist. Some of the brands you may find in pharmacies are Angeliq, Belara, Climen, Diane, Gracial, Kliogest, Femoston, Microgynon, Microgynon-30, Neogynon, Nordiol, Ologyn, Ovral, Lo-Femenal, Nordette, Norethindrone, Norethisterone, Trisequens, Rigevidon and Yasmin. For more information on birth control brands available in Jordan, click [http://www.just.edu.jo/DIC/Manuals/Oral%20Contraceptives.pdf here]. | ||
* If you need to get the check-up that's (technically) legally required for birth control pills, you can get it at [http://jafpp.org/en/node/235 The Jordanian Association for Family Planning and Protection] for 3 dinar. | * If you need to get the check-up that's (technically) legally required for birth control pills, you can get it at [http://jafpp.org/en/node/235 The Jordanian Association for Family Planning and Protection] for 3 dinar. | ||
* You can find '''IUDs''' in Jordan. | * You can find '''IUDs''' in Jordan. For example, you can get the insertion procedure at [http://www.istisharihospital.com/ Istishari Hospital] for 120 JOD (as of July 2017). | ||
* You can find the '''contraceptive ring (Nuvaring)''' in Jordan, such as at [http://www.istisharihospital.com/ Istishari Hospital] for 75 JOD (as of July 2017). | |||
* You can order many forms of contraceptives at [http://www.farah-hospital.org/ Farah Maternity Hospital]. However, you should be aware that the doctors may ask for your marriage status (i.e. "For how many years have you been married?") before giving you medications or a prescription. If you are single but want to keep this information private, you may choose to say that you're divorced. Mailing Address: PO Box: 5323, Amman 11183, Jordan. Phone: +962 6 460 3777. Click [http://www.farah-hospital.org/contact.php here] to access their online contact form. | * You can order many forms of contraceptives at [http://www.farah-hospital.org/ Farah Maternity Hospital]. However, you should be aware that the doctors may ask for your marriage status (i.e. "For how many years have you been married?") before giving you medications or a prescription. If you are single but want to keep this information private, you may choose to say that you're divorced. Mailing Address: PO Box: 5323, Amman 11183, Jordan. Phone: +962 6 460 3777. Click [http://www.farah-hospital.org/contact.php here] to access their online contact form. | ||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||
* While costs may vary, Nuvaring (the contraceptive) ring at a private hospital may cost around 75 JOD (as of July 2017). | |||
* While costs may vary, IUD insertion at a private hospital may cost around 120 JOD (as of July 2017). | |||
==Emergency Contraception (Morning After Pill)== | ==Emergency Contraception (Morning After Pill)== | ||
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* If you would like to go to a private clinic or laboratory to get an STI test, you can check out [https://biolab.jo/index.php?p=page&n=0 Biolab]. They are "a group of medical diagnostic laboratories that offer a full range of laboratory services in Jordan," and have many locations in Amman. You can also check out [http://clients.johealth.com/dialabs/ Diagnostic Medical Laboratories], which also provides STI tests with a focus on HIV and hepatitis. | * If you would like to go to a private clinic or laboratory to get an STI test, you can check out [https://biolab.jo/index.php?p=page&n=0 Biolab]. They are "a group of medical diagnostic laboratories that offer a full range of laboratory services in Jordan," and have many locations in Amman. You can also check out [http://clients.johealth.com/dialabs/ Diagnostic Medical Laboratories], which also provides STI tests with a focus on HIV and hepatitis. | ||
* [www.istisharihospital.com Istishari Hospital]: They provide tests for HIV, Syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea for 175 JOD (as of July 2017). | |||
===Support=== | ===Support=== | ||
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===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
* [http://www.istisharihospital.com/specialties-services/find-a-doctor/women-s-health/abdel-rahman-al-bashir-m-d.html Dr Al Bashir at Istishari Hospital]: This ob/gyn comes highly recommended by an Amman local. Speaks Arabic and English. Clinical interests include OBGYN, IVF and Embryo Transfer, Ovulation Induction, OOCYTE Retrieval, Fetal Medicine and Intrauterine Blood Transfusion. Outpatient contact information: 44 Al Kindi St. Amman, Jordan. Phone: +96265001024, or +962796361177. Fax: +96265698833. Email: clinics@istisharihospital.com | * [http://www.istisharihospital.com/specialties-services/find-a-doctor/women-s-health/abdel-rahman-al-bashir-m-d.html Dr Al Bashir at Istishari Hospital]: This ob/gyn comes highly recommended by an Amman local. Speaks Arabic and English. Clinical interests include OBGYN, IVF and Embryo Transfer, Ovulation Induction, OOCYTE Retrieval, Fetal Medicine and Intrauterine Blood Transfusion. You can expect to pay around 50 JOD for a gynecological exam (as of July 2017). Outpatient contact information: 44 Al Kindi St. Amman, Jordan. Phone: +96265001024, or +962796361177. Fax: +96265698833. Email: clinics@istisharihospital.com | ||
* Nagham Abu-Shakra on Khaldi Street: This ob/gyn comes highly recommended by an Amman local, who says, "She's great! Perfect English, too." | * Nagham Abu-Shakra on Khaldi Street: This ob/gyn comes highly recommended by an Amman local, who says, "She's great! Perfect English, too." | ||
* Dr Ismaiel Abu Mahfouz Clinic: This gynecologist comes highly recommended by an Amman local who says, "I went to Dr Ismaiel Abu Mahfouz Clinic and very happy with his service. I had a IUD implanted a few months ago, D&C AND Biopsy done at Abdulhadi Hospital and had top class treatment. Staff was great. I guess having a great health insurance helps. I'm at ease putting my life in this doctor's hands." Address: 46. Jordan Healthcare Center. Ibn Khaldoun St، Jabal Amman، Amman. Phone: (06) 464 9901. | * Dr Ismaiel Abu Mahfouz Clinic: This gynecologist comes highly recommended by an Amman local who says, "I went to Dr Ismaiel Abu Mahfouz Clinic and very happy with his service. I had a IUD implanted a few months ago, D&C AND Biopsy done at Abdulhadi Hospital and had top class treatment. Staff was great. I guess having a great health insurance helps. I'm at ease putting my life in this doctor's hands." Address: 46. Jordan Healthcare Center. Ibn Khaldoun St، Jabal Amman، Amman. Phone: (06) 464 9901. | ||
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===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||
If you have Jordanian insurance and you're married, your insurance may cover pap smears. However, if you're single, there's a chance that your insurance will not cover pap smears. | * If you have Jordanian insurance and you're married, your insurance may cover pap smears. However, if you're single, there's a chance that your insurance will not cover pap smears. | ||
* For a gynecological exam at a private hospital, you may be asked to pay around 50 JOD (as of July 2017), but prices will vary. | |||
==Pregnancy== | ==Pregnancy== | ||