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'''OVERVIEW''' | '''OVERVIEW''' | ||
Over the past few decades, Nepal has seen major developments surrounding sexual health and family planning. However, there are still major inroads to make so that health care continues to become more accessible, inviting and personalized for women in Nepal. Currently, you can purchase birth control pills without a prescription at Nepalese pharmacies, and NGOs throughout the country work to ensure that women in remote areas can also access contraceptives. You can also find IUDs, contraceptive shots and contraceptive implants in Nepal, as well, and injectables are especially popular for Nepalese women, along with sterilization. You can also purchase emergency contraception (the morning after pill) without a prescription at pharmacies, however many Nepalese women do not yet hold substantial knowledge of EC. There are no travel restrictions related to HIV status, and Nepal provides ARV sites for PLIV throughout the country. Furthermore, you can receive STI tests at local NGO sites, public hospitals or private hospitals. There is currently no PrEP in Nepal, as of September 2017. There is an HPV vaccination program in the country. Regarding menstrual products, you'll mostly find pads and tampons in Nepalese stores, and you may not find any menstrual cups at all. However, there are some interesting initiatives related to menstrual cups in Nepal, and you can certainly purchase them online and have them delivered to your Nepalese address. Regarding gynecologists, we have a list of recommended providers (check out the "Gynecological Exams" section). Nepal offers maternity leave, although the maternity leave policy does not satisfy international standards. Finally, abortion is legal during the first 12 weeks of gestation. | |||
==Contraception (Birth Control)== | ==Contraception (Birth Control)== | ||
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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
In Nepal, it is estimated that 0.2% of the population is infected with HIV, as of 2015.<ref>[http://www.unaids.org/en/regionscountries/countries/nepal UNAIDS - Nepal, HIV & AIDS Estimates]</ref> According to a 2015 UN Report, the majority of new HIV infections (85%) are sexually-transmitted.<ref>[http://www.unaids.org/sites/default/files/country/documents/NPL_narrative_report_2015.pdf Country Progress Report - NEPAL]</ref> The key affected populations include injection drug users, sex workers, transgender people and migrant laborers. However, it is important to remember that HIV impacts all people | There are currently no travel restrictions for people with HIV in Nepal. This means that you can travel to Nepal, regardless of your HIV status, and you won't be asked for medical documents to confirm your HIV status.<ref>[http://www.hivtravel.org/Default.aspx?PageId=143&CountryId=131 NEPAL - REGULATIONS ON ENTRY, STAY AND RESIDENCE FOR PLHIV]</ref> In Nepal, it is estimated that 0.2% of the population is infected with HIV, as of 2015.<ref>[http://www.unaids.org/en/regionscountries/countries/nepal UNAIDS - Nepal, HIV & AIDS Estimates]</ref> According to a 2015 UN Report, the majority of new HIV infections (85%) are sexually-transmitted.<ref>[http://www.unaids.org/sites/default/files/country/documents/NPL_narrative_report_2015.pdf Country Progress Report - NEPAL]</ref> The key affected populations include injection drug users, sex workers, transgender people and migrant laborers. However, it is important to remember that HIV impacts all people, and one should always use protection. For a detailed report on HIV in Nepal, click [http://www.unaids.org/sites/default/files/country/documents/NPL_narrative_report_2015.pdf here]. | ||
===Testing Facilities=== | ===Testing Facilities=== | ||
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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
Since March 2002, abortion has been legal in Nepal under the 11th Amendment to the Civil Code.<ref>[https://www.womenonwaves.org/en/page/4886/nepal--abortion-law Nepal: Abortion law]</ref> According to the law, abortion is legally available upon request during the | Since March 2002, abortion has been legal in Nepal under the 11th Amendment to the Civil Code.<ref>[https://www.womenonwaves.org/en/page/4886/nepal--abortion-law Nepal: Abortion law]</ref> According to the law, abortion is legally available upon request during the first 12 weeks of gestation. This means that, for all women, they can obtain an abortion for nearly all reasons during this period. Furthermore, younger women should be turned away or discriminated against because of their age.<ref>[http://asap-asia.org/blog/10-things-you-should-know-about-abortion-service-in-nepal/#sthash.N4ez5hnq.dpbs 10 Things To Know about Abortion Services in Nepal]</ref> However, it is illegal to request an abortion due to the sex of the child.<ref>[https://www.womenonwaves.org/en/page/4887/nepal--organizations-and-clinincs Women on Waves - Nepal: Organizations and clinics]</ref> After 18 weeks of gestation, abortion is only legal if the pregnancy in cases of rape or incest. It should be noted that, if any time in the pregnancy, a physician believes that an abortion is advisable, or if the pregnant woman's physical or mental health is at stake, or if there is serious risk of fetal malformation, an abortion can also be legally permitted.<ref>[http://asap-asia.org/blog/10-things-you-should-know-about-abortion-service-in-nepal/#sthash.N4ez5hnq.dpbs 10 Things To Know about Abortion Services in Nepal]</ref> | ||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||