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* You can get a contraceptive implant in Sri Lanka. One of the main brands that people get is Jadelle.
* You can get a contraceptive implant in Sri Lanka. One of the main brands that people get is Jadelle.
* Some of the best pharmacies in Colombo are Union Chemists (460, Union Place Colombo, WP 02) and Raj Pharmacy (189 W A. Silva Mawatha, Colombo 00600, Sri Lanka).
* Some of the best pharmacies in Colombo are Union Chemists (460, Union Place Colombo, WP 02) and Raj Pharmacy (189 W A. Silva Mawatha, Colombo 00600, Sri Lanka).
* You can get condoms for 1/3 of the price of Durex at [www.fpasrilanka.org/ Family Medical Practice]. They have a range of condoms.
* Regarding IUDs, one local has reported: "IUD's are a fairly popular option, especially the copper one because it's long lasting and affordable. I know several friends who were offered it after giving birth, and I personally was offered it twice when I saw two doctors about birth control options (not married). I had mine (copper) inserted at [http://www.ninewellshospital.com/ Nine Wells Hospital] in one of the labour rooms (very clean), and then my second one under anaesthesia at [http://www.asirihealth.com/asiri-group/our-locations/asiri-surgical-hospital-plc Asiri Surgical Hospital] (operation theatre). My doctor also offered to do it at Joseph Frazer Memorial Hospital but I would have had to buy the IUD from an agent and bring it with me, which I found a little strange so I went with the Nine Wells, where I just paid for it in my final bill."
* Regarding IUDs, one local has reported: "IUD's are a fairly popular option, especially the copper one because it's long lasting and affordable. I know several friends who were offered it after giving birth, and I personally was offered it twice when I saw two doctors about birth control options (not married). I had mine (copper) inserted at [http://www.ninewellshospital.com/ Nine Wells Hospital] in one of the labour rooms (very clean), and then my second one under anaesthesia at [http://www.asirihealth.com/asiri-group/our-locations/asiri-surgical-hospital-plc Asiri Surgical Hospital] (operation theatre). My doctor also offered to do it at Joseph Frazer Memorial Hospital but I would have had to buy the IUD from an agent and bring it with me, which I found a little strange so I went with the Nine Wells, where I just paid for it in my final bill."
'''Note:''' If you're interested in using lubricant, you should use a water-based lube. It's common for people in Sri Lanka to use Vaseline or baby oil as lubricant, which is not recommended.


===Costs===
===Costs===
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===What to Get & Where to Get It===
===What to Get & Where to Get It===


* [www.fpasrilanka.org/ Family Planning Association - Sri Lanka]: Recommended doctor: Dr. Sumitra Tissera. "FPA offers a lot more services and they offer the cheapest SRH services in Colombo." "FPA is really good because its the area of their expertise and they are bound as an organisation to serve the community non-judgementally. It's the Sri Lankan member association of IPPF." Address: Colombo 00700, Sri Lanka. Phone: +94 11 2 555455.
* [https://www.lankahospitals.com/medical-service/womens-wellness-centre/ Lanka Hospital's Women's Wellness Center]: Contact: Dr. Nishendra Karunaratne or Pro. Chandrika. From the website: "No matter which stage of your life you’re in, we are equipped and ready to help you with services, offered by our highly professional team of consultants in order to live a healthy life. We respect your privacy and want of seasoned and professional care. That is why we believe, Lanka Hospital’s Women’s wellness Center will become your ally in your pursuit of a fulfilling and a healthy life."
* [https://www.lankahospitals.com/medical-service/womens-wellness-centre/ Lanka Hospital's Women's Wellness Center]: Contact: Dr. Nishendra Karunaratne or Pro. Chandrika. From the website: "No matter which stage of your life you’re in, we are equipped and ready to help you with services, offered by our highly professional team of consultants in order to live a healthy life. We respect your privacy and want of seasoned and professional care. That is why we believe, Lanka Hospital’s Women’s wellness Center will become your ally in your pursuit of a fulfilling and a healthy life."
* [http://www.cshw.health.gov.lk/ Castle Street Hospital for Women]: "The Castle Street Hospital for Women is the premier women’s hospital in Sri Lanka. Able to serve a wide array of services to women, it currently has  a strength of 442 beds. It provides services to expecting mothers, gynecological patients, sub fertile patients and neonates. " Address: Castle Street, Colombo 00800, Sri Lanka. Phone:+94 11 2 695529.
* [http://www.cshw.health.gov.lk/ Castle Street Hospital for Women]: "The Castle Street Hospital for Women is the premier women’s hospital in Sri Lanka. Able to serve a wide array of services to women, it currently has  a strength of 442 beds. It provides services to expecting mothers, gynecological patients, sub fertile patients and neonates. " Address: Castle Street, Colombo 00800, Sri Lanka. Phone:+94 11 2 695529.
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===What to Get & Where to Get It===
===What to Get & Where to Get It===


* [https://mariestopes.org/where-we-work/sri-lanka/ Marie Stopes Sri Lanka]:
* [www.fpasrilanka.org/ Family Planning Association - Sri Lanka]:  A scan for pregnancy would cost Rs 5000 in a private hospital, they offer it for Rs 300 (as of 2016)
* [https://mariestopes.org/where-we-work/sri-lanka/ Marie Stopes Sri Lanka]


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* [http://www.womenscentresrilanka.org/ Women's Centre Sri Lanka]: "As a result of the emergence of Free Trade Zones with the advent of the open economic system in Sri Lanka, many women were suffered due to the oppressive policies of the government existing at that time.  Especially the working class was subjected to extreme exploitation.  In this historic background, the Women’s Centre was established at Tudella in Ja-Ela in August 1982 to protect women, rights of women and rights of women worker."
* [http://www.womenscentresrilanka.org/ Women's Centre Sri Lanka]: "As a result of the emergence of Free Trade Zones with the advent of the open economic system in Sri Lanka, many women were suffered due to the oppressive policies of the government existing at that time.  Especially the working class was subjected to extreme exploitation.  In this historic background, the Women’s Centre was established at Tudella in Ja-Ela in August 1982 to protect women, rights of women and rights of women worker."
* [http://http://grassrooted.net/ The Grassrooted Trust]: "The Grassrooted Trust was set up to provide a safe space for marginalized communities, online and in the real world. The issues we discuss and work on, the issues that drive us, have their beginning in the world of HIV.... People living with HIV, people who use drugs,  people who sell sex, those who identify as transgender, those who are gay, lesbian or bi-sexual, those who struggle to or refuse to be defined and neatly parceled, those who have survived intimate partner violence, stigma, discrimination… these are the people we choose to represent, and they represent us..." Address: The Grassrooted Trust (Guarantee) Limited.  14 Pirivena Road, Mount Lavinia, Sri Lanka. Phone: +94 11 42 82 550. Email: trust@grassrooted.net.
* [http://http://grassrooted.net/ The Grassrooted Trust]: "The Grassrooted Trust was set up to provide a safe space for marginalized communities, online and in the real world. The issues we discuss and work on, the issues that drive us, have their beginning in the world of HIV.... People living with HIV, people who use drugs,  people who sell sex, those who identify as transgender, those who are gay, lesbian or bi-sexual, those who struggle to or refuse to be defined and neatly parceled, those who have survived intimate partner violence, stigma, discrimination… these are the people we choose to represent, and they represent us..." Address: The Grassrooted Trust (Guarantee) Limited.  14 Pirivena Road, Mount Lavinia, Sri Lanka. Phone: +94 11 42 82 550. Email: trust@grassrooted.net.
* [http://www.bakamoono.lk/en Bakamoono.lk]: "bakamoono.lk promotes respect for self, respect for the other, and respect for difference. bakamoono.lk is about being sensible, even wise, in our dealing with issues around relationships, sexual and reproductive health, HIV, gender, and our right to be who we are."


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