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In New Orleans, you will find many health care resources and support groups, but there are notable restrictions. The city is renowned for its sexual openness and LGBT community. However, the state of Louisiana has also passed laws that make access to contraception and abortion more difficult for people. For these reasons, it's critical that one understands which organizations and resources to reach out to. Generally speaking, you will be able to obtain hormonal contraception (birth control pills) if you're an adult, married minor and hold a prescription. You can purchase condoms in pharmacies and markets. Emergency contraception (also known as the "morning after pill") is legally available to all women without a prescription. You can receive STI tests at public facilities if you're a Louisiana and/or New Orleans resident. If you are not a local resident, you can get tested at many clinics, non-profits or Planned Parenthood. You can also access PrEP in New Orleans. The most restrictive laws in Louisiana apply to abortion. You will find that, while abortion is legal on a national level, there are many state-imposed restrictions that limit accessibility and make the experience much more difficult for women. However, abortions are still performed in New Orleans, and a recent Supreme Court decision struck down the state's attempt to further restrict abortion. | |||
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===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
* Check out this [http://www.neworleansmomsblog.com/2014/07/25/best-obgyns-in-and-near-new-orleans/ extensive list] of recommended ob/gyns in New Orleans. | |||
* [https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-gulf-coast/who-we-are/ppgc-louisiana/new-orleans Planned Parenthood New Orleans Health Center]: "New Orleans Health Center offers the following women's health services: checkups when you have a reproductive/sexual health problem, breast exams, cervical cancer screening, colposcopy, cryotherapy, hormone replacement therapy, incontinence education, incontinence treatment, infertility education, mammogram referrals, menopause and midlife – testing and treatment, Pap test, urinary tract infections – testing and treatment, vaginal infections – testing and treatment Other services we may provide include help with irregular periods or no periods, painful periods, painful sex, bleeding between periods, menstrual problems (premenstrual syndrome) or even a lost tampon." f"We are open six days a week and walk-ins are welcome. Next-day appointments are available. We accept all Medicaid plans, Take Charge Plus, and many commercial insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, and Humana." Address: 4636 S Claiborne Ave, New Orleans, LA 70125, USA. p: 504.897.9200 | f: 404.494.7435 | |||
* [http://www.stthomaschc.org/ St. Thomas Community Health]: Has multiple locations. Sliding scale fees. "St. Thomas Community Health Center is your medical home, offering high quality, affordable care. Our robust teams of dedicated Internal Medicine Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Pediatricians, Psychologists, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, OB/GYNS, Dermatologists, and others work as a team to address your individual health needs and ensure you receive the highest quality of care." | |||
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===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
* Janet Ross, MD: 3525 Prytania St, Ste 206, New Orleans, LA 70115. Phone number (504) 897-8281. | |||
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