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If you need basic consultation on birth control and your options, here are some resources: | If you need basic consultation on birth control and your options, here are some resources: | ||
* You can visit [http://www.africanservices.org/asc-ethiopia/clinics/addis-ababa Henry van Ameringen Health and Community Development Center] in Shola Market for services related to reproductive health and family planning, including contraception, in partnership with DKT Ethiopia. | * You can visit [http://www.africanservices.org/asc-ethiopia/clinics/addis-ababa Henry van Ameringen Health and Community Development Center] in Shola Market for services related to reproductive health and family planning, including contraception, in partnership with DKT Ethiopia. | ||
* [https://mariestopes.org/where-we-work/ethiopia/ Marie Stopes Ethiopia]: "The services we provide across Ethiopia include general medical consultation, short, long-acting and permanent methods of contraception, family planning counselling, pre- and post-natal care, child health checks, free condom provision, voluntary testing and counselling on HIV, and STI screening and treatment." Call: 8044 (toll free on certain networks). You can contact them on Facebook: click [https://www.facebook.com/marie.stopes.12 here]. info@mariestopes.org.et. | * [https://mariestopes.org/where-we-work/ethiopia/ Marie Stopes Ethiopia]: "The services we provide across Ethiopia include general medical consultation, short, long-acting and permanent methods of contraception, family planning counselling, pre- and post-natal care, child health checks, free condom provision, voluntary testing and counselling on HIV, and STI screening and treatment." Call: 8044 (toll free on certain networks). You can contact them on Facebook: click [https://www.facebook.com/marie.stopes.12 here]. Email: info@mariestopes.org.et. | ||
Here are some of your options for contraception in Addis Ababa: | Here are some of your options for contraception in Addis Ababa: | ||
* You can get male and female '''condoms''' at pharmacies. For a 3-pack of Sensation condoms, you can expect to pay 3 Ethiopian birr. There are also many free or low-cost places to obtain condoms in Ethiopia, which are geared toward Ethiopian nationals. | * You can get male and female '''condoms''' at pharmacies. For a 3-pack of Sensation condoms, you can expect to pay 3 Ethiopian birr. There are also many free or low-cost places to obtain condoms in Ethiopia, which are geared toward Ethiopian nationals. | ||
* You can get '''birth control pills''' at pharmacies and you don't need a prescription. If you want the combined pill (estrogen-progestin), you can ask for " “Estrogen/ progestin pill ifeligallehu” (Amharic) or "“Estrogen/ progestin pill ideli iye” (Tigrigna), which both mean "I want the estrogen-progestin pill." The pills are typically sold in 3-month supplies. Some brands you may see are Microlut, Microval, Eugynon, Neogynon, Ovidon, Lo-Femenal, Microgynon-30 and Nordette. For a 3-month supply of pills, you can expect to 20 to 30 birr. If you're an Ethiopian national, you can probably get birth control pills for free. | * You can get '''birth control pills''' at pharmacies and you don't need a prescription. If you want the combined pill (estrogen-progestin), you can ask for " “Estrogen/ progestin pill ifeligallehu” (Amharic) or "“Estrogen/ progestin pill ideli iye” (Tigrigna), which both mean "I want the estrogen-progestin pill." The pills are typically sold in 3-month supplies. Some brands you may see are Microlut, Microval, Eugynon, Neogynon, Ovidon, Lo-Femenal, Microgynon-30 and Nordette. For a 3-month supply of pills, you can expect to 20 to 30 birr. If you're an Ethiopian national, you can probably get birth control pills for free. | ||
* You can get | * You can also get '''birth control pills (free of charge)''' at [https://mariestopes.org/where-we-work/ethiopia/ Marie Stopes Ethiopia]. They have combined birth control pills (Microgynon) and progesterone-only birth control pills. | ||
* You can get an '''IUD''' in Ethiopia at health centers. You'll be asked to consult with a nurse first. The IUD has to be implanted by a Maternal and Child Health nurse. If you're an Ethiopian national, you can probably get the IUD for free. You can also get an IUD at Suisse Clinic - IUD /Mirena is available the price for IUD insertion is 5,500 ETB including the Procedure. | * You can get an '''IUD''' in Ethiopia at health centers. You'll be asked to consult with a nurse first. The IUD has to be implanted by a Maternal and Child Health nurse. If you're an Ethiopian national, you can probably get the IUD for free. You can get it free of charge from [https://mariestopes.org/where-we-work/ethiopia/ Marie Stopes] -- they have IUDs (CUT38A and LNGIUS). You can also get an IUD at Suisse Clinic - IUD /Mirena is available the price for IUD insertion is 5,500 ETB including the Procedure. | ||
* You can get the '''implant (Impanon)''' in Ethiopia at health centers. You'll be asked to consult with a nurse first. If you're an Ethiopian national, you can probably get the implant for free. At [https://mariestopes.org/where-we-work/ethiopia/ Marie Stopes], they have Implanon next, Sino-implant and Jadelle, which are all free of charge. | |||
* You can get the '''contraceptive shot (Depo-Provera)''' from [https://mariestopes.org/where-we-work/ethiopia/ Marie Stopes] free of charge. | |||
* You can get '''permanent contraceptive methods''', like tubal litigations and vasectomies, at [https://mariestopes.org/where-we-work/ethiopia/ Marie Stopes]. | |||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||
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====Testing Facilities==== | ====Testing Facilities==== | ||
* [https://mariestopes.org/where-we-work/ethiopia/ Marie Stopes]: Provides for Gonorrhea for 20 birr, Syphilis for 30 birr and tests for fungal infection for 30 birr. | |||
* [http://www.africanservices.org/asc-ethiopia/clinics/addis-ababa Henry van Ameringen Health and Community Development Center]: Services include: Full laboratory including HIV, STI, and TB counseling and testing, CD4 monitoring, hematology, chemistry and microscopy services. "The Henry van Ameringen Health and Community Development Center, located in the Shola Market in Addis Ababa, was the first location established upon ASC’s return to Ethiopia in September 2003. Located in the largest open-air market in Addis, this clinic provides free services to over 6,000 of the most vulnerable people in this community, each year." | * [http://www.africanservices.org/asc-ethiopia/clinics/addis-ababa Henry van Ameringen Health and Community Development Center]: Services include: Full laboratory including HIV, STI, and TB counseling and testing, CD4 monitoring, hematology, chemistry and microscopy services. "The Henry van Ameringen Health and Community Development Center, located in the Shola Market in Addis Ababa, was the first location established upon ASC’s return to Ethiopia in September 2003. Located in the largest open-air market in Addis, this clinic provides free services to over 6,000 of the most vulnerable people in this community, each year." | ||
* Bethzatha Medical Center: Provides Confidential HIV Antibody Testing, Counseling, HIV Antibody Testing, Hospital Services, Laboratory Services, STD Testing, STD Treatment, TB Prevention & TB Testing. "Mission: Provide quality and efficient health service to Ethiopian public Objective: 1-Provide services, 2-Involvement in research, 3-Training Established: 1995" | * Bethzatha Medical Center: Provides Confidential HIV Antibody Testing, Counseling, HIV Antibody Testing, Hospital Services, Laboratory Services, STD Testing, STD Treatment, TB Prevention & TB Testing. "Mission: Provide quality and efficient health service to Ethiopian public Objective: 1-Provide services, 2-Involvement in research, 3-Training Established: 1995" | ||
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====Support==== | ====Support==== | ||
* [https://mariestopes.org/where-we-work/ethiopia/ Marie Stopes]: "Counseling service on STIs including HIV/AIDS is available during provider client interaction, client receive appropriate information on ways of transmission, prevention, sign and symptoms and conduct discussion through two ways communication on the issues raised by the client. Treatment options if somebody contracts STI including partner notification." | |||
* [http://www.africanservices.org/asc-ethiopia/clinics/addis-ababa Henry van Ameringen Health and Community Development Center]: "Services include:Community outreach and HIV prevention education, Antiretroviral treatment, TB and STI treatment, and treatment to prevent opportunistic infections, Treatment adherence support & Pediatric HIV/AIDS case management. | * [http://www.africanservices.org/asc-ethiopia/clinics/addis-ababa Henry van Ameringen Health and Community Development Center]: "Services include:Community outreach and HIV prevention education, Antiretroviral treatment, TB and STI treatment, and treatment to prevent opportunistic infections, Treatment adherence support & Pediatric HIV/AIDS case management. | ||
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====Low-Cost Care==== | ====Low-Cost Care==== | ||
* [https://mariestopes.org/where-in-the-world#ethiopia Marie Stopes International - Ethiopia]: "We provide comprehensive sexual and reproductive health services through a network of centres. These facilities provide a wide range of services including: general medical consultation, comprehensive family planning; pre- and post-natal care; child health checks; free condom provision; voluntary testing and counseling on HIV; and STI screening and treatment." Address: Marie Stopes International Ethiopia, P.O. BOX 5775, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | * [https://mariestopes.org/where-in-the-world#ethiopia Marie Stopes International - Ethiopia]: "Gynecological exams are available at MSIE (Consultation fee 15 – 75 birr ) and the cost of pap smear was 50 birr but currently we provide VIA with the service charge of 70 birr (local currency) and 210 birr for the treatment(cryotherapy)" "We provide comprehensive sexual and reproductive health services through a network of centres. These facilities provide a wide range of services including: general medical consultation, comprehensive family planning; pre- and post-natal care; child health checks; free condom provision; voluntary testing and counseling on HIV; and STI screening and treatment." Address: Marie Stopes International Ethiopia, P.O. BOX 5775, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | ||
====Private (more expensive) Places==== | ====Private (more expensive) Places==== | ||
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====Low-Cost Care==== | ====Low-Cost Care==== | ||
* [https://mariestopes.org/where-in-the-world#ethiopia Marie Stopes International - Ethiopia]: "We provide comprehensive sexual and reproductive health services through a network of centres. These facilities provide a wide range of services including: general medical consultation, comprehensive family planning; pre- and post-natal care; child health checks; free condom provision; voluntary testing and counseling on HIV; and STI screening and treatment." Address: Marie Stopes International Ethiopia, P.O. BOX 5775, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | * [https://mariestopes.org/where-in-the-world#ethiopia Marie Stopes International - Ethiopia]: "ANC, delivery as well as PNC services are offered. Antenatal consultation 50 birr and ultrasound service 100 - 110 birr. The cost of other services varies from place to place and it ranges from 1000 to 1500 for normal delivery, 1200 to 1600 birr for assisted delivery, and 2300 to 3500 birr for delivery using CS. Additionally vaccination package also available." "We provide comprehensive sexual and reproductive health services through a network of centres. These facilities provide a wide range of services including: general medical consultation, comprehensive family planning; pre- and post-natal care; child health checks; free condom provision; voluntary testing and counseling on HIV; and STI screening and treatment." Address: Marie Stopes International Ethiopia, P.O. BOX 5775, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | ||
* [http://www.nordicmedicalcentre.com/ Nordic Medical Center]: This will probably be more expensive but it's considered one of the best medical facilities in Ethiopia. "Features of our antenatal care: Flexible appointments, On-call advice and information between visits, Experienced obstetrician midwife team, Ultrasound scans, Full antenatal records, Issue of fit to fly certificate." Address: Bole sub city,, Kebele 01, H.No-1244, P.O.BOX: 18715, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Phone: +251 92 910 5653. | * [http://www.nordicmedicalcentre.com/ Nordic Medical Center]: This will probably be more expensive but it's considered one of the best medical facilities in Ethiopia. "Features of our antenatal care: Flexible appointments, On-call advice and information between visits, Experienced obstetrician midwife team, Ultrasound scans, Full antenatal records, Issue of fit to fly certificate." Address: Bole sub city,, Kebele 01, H.No-1244, P.O.BOX: 18715, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Phone: +251 92 910 5653. | ||
* Dr. Mekonnen Bekele Obstetrics/Gynecologist Addis Maternity And Children Hospital: Office: 0111245345/48. Mobile: 091 120 3129. | * Dr. Mekonnen Bekele Obstetrics/Gynecologist Addis Maternity And Children Hospital: Office: 0111245345/48. Mobile: 091 120 3129. | ||
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===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
* [https://mariestopes.org/where-in-the-world#ethiopia Marie Stopes International - Ethiopia]: | * [https://mariestopes.org/where-in-the-world#ethiopia Marie Stopes International - Ethiopia]: "We provide both medical and surgical (manual vacuum aspiration) first and second trimester comprehensive abortion care services with birr 400 in Addis Ababa 350 for clients residing out of Addis Ababa and for the second Trimester we charge 1000 – 1500 birr." Address: Marie Stopes International Ethiopia, P.O. BOX 5775, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | ||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||