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In Jordan, sexual and reproductive health care is a rather complex topic. On the one hand, frank discussions of sexuality (particularly the sexuality of unmarried women) is still a taboo topic for many people, and health care providers typically assume that sexually-active women are married. As a result, Jordanian women may feel uncomfortable accessing certain services, especially if they're unmarried. On the other hand, there's a wide range of options and experiences in Jordan overall, and particularly in cities like Amman. You can purchase contraceptive pills (birth control pills) without a prescription at pharmacies. While you may find other contraceptive methods, such as IUDs, available, you may be asked about your marriage status at certain hospitals or clinics before receiving treatment. We recommend you refer to the "Contraception" section for more details on this practice, as well as how some single women have chosen to handle it. While dedicated emergency contraception is not legally registered in Jordan, you can use regular birth control as replacement ECPs. We explain how this can be done in the "Emergency Contraception" section. While you can receive STI tests in Jordan, it's important to remember that, if you're a foreigner and test positive for HIV, you may be deported from Jordan. Regarding menstrual product, you can primarily find pads and some tampon brands in cities like Amman. It's very difficult to find menstrual cups within Jordanian markets, but you can order them online and have them shipped to Jordan. Furthermore, we have compiled a list of recommended gynecologists in the "Gynecological Exams" section. Regarding pregnancy, the Labour Law allows for 10 weeks of maternity leave, and we recommend you check out the "Gynecological Exams" section for recommended ob/gyns. Finally, abortion is only permitted in Jordan for very specific cases. If you or someone you know wants to obtain an abortion, it's recommended to seek out abortion services outside of Jordan rather than in the country. You can refer to the "Abortion" section for more details.