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* If you want '''birth control pills''', you can find them at Tanzanian pharmacies. Some of the brands you can expect to see are Microlut, Microval, Eugynon, Nordiol, Ovral, Lo-Femenal, Microgynon-30,  Nordette and Trust. If you go to a DKT Tanzania clinic, they sell Trust birth control pills.
* If you want '''birth control pills''', you can find them at Tanzanian pharmacies. Some of the brands you can expect to see are Microlut, Microval, Eugynon, Nordiol, Ovral, Lo-Femenal, Microgynon-30,  Nordette and Trust. If you go to a DKT Tanzania clinic, they sell Trust birth control pills.
* If you want an '''IUD''', you can get it at [http://mariestopes.or.tz/ Marie Stopes Tanzania]. They're free at outreach sites and 15,000 tshs at other locations. You can also get it at [http://www.trustlife.co.tz/en/our-products/birth-control-methods/the-iud Trust Health & Wellness Clinic], where they have their own line of IUDs, including the copper IUD - you can see a commercial about it [http://www.trustlife.co.tz/en/our-products/birth-control-methods/the-iud here].
* If you want an '''IUD''', you can get it at [http://mariestopes.or.tz/ Marie Stopes Tanzania]. They're free at outreach sites and 15,000 tshs at other locations. You can also get it at [http://www.trustlife.co.tz/en/our-products/birth-control-methods/the-iud Trust Health & Wellness Clinic], where they have their own line of IUDs, including the copper IUD - you can see a commercial about it [http://www.trustlife.co.tz/en/our-products/birth-control-methods/the-iud here].
** Information from a local (February 2017): " In Dar, very few hospitals provide the method of IUD, and these hospital are private hospitals only. They are expensive surely, but the exact cost figures I'm not sure about."
* If you want a '''contraceptive implant''', you can get it at [http://mariestopes.or.tz/ Marie Stopes Tanzania]. They're free at outreach sites and 15,000 tshs at other locations. You can also probably get it inserted at major clinics like Sali Hospital.
* If you want a '''contraceptive implant''', you can get it at [http://mariestopes.or.tz/ Marie Stopes Tanzania]. They're free at outreach sites and 15,000 tshs at other locations. You can also probably get it inserted at major clinics like Sali Hospital.
* If you want a '''contraceptive shot''', you can get it at [http://mariestopes.or.tz/ Marie Stopes Tanzania]. They're free at outreach sites and 15,000 tshs at other locations.
* If you want a '''contraceptive shot''', you can get it at [http://mariestopes.or.tz/ Marie Stopes Tanzania]. They're free at outreach sites and 15,000 tshs at other locations.
** Information from a local (February 2017): "You can get contraceptive shots at almost every hospital and dispensaries, including governmental and private sectors. They do not cost much almost 30,000/- tsh in governmental, which is almost 12 USD."


Here are some recommended pharmacies in Dar es Salaam:
Here are some recommended pharmacies in Dar es Salaam:
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===Costs===
===Costs===
From a Dar es Salaam local (February 2017): "Birth control pills in almost all pharmacies are local and usaully not expensive, the cost around 1000tsh per pack, which is for one month. That is around 0.4 USD. However you can surely find international brands in very few pharmacies and these international brand do cost up to 7 to 10 USD."


==Emergency Contraception (Morning After Pill)==
==Emergency Contraception (Morning After Pill)==
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* [http://www.zoomtanzania.com/biz/premier-care-clinic-pharmacy Premier Care Clinic]: "Premier Care Clinic offers a full range of health services including Private GP services, Ultrasound services, Vaccinations, walk in instant HIV testing, Occupational Health, STD/STI tests and referrals for X rays, scans and consultant opinions. We are the only panel physicians for the U.S. Embassy immigrant visa applications."
* [http://www.zoomtanzania.com/biz/premier-care-clinic-pharmacy Premier Care Clinic]: "Premier Care Clinic offers a full range of health services including Private GP services, Ultrasound services, Vaccinations, walk in instant HIV testing, Occupational Health, STD/STI tests and referrals for X rays, scans and consultant opinions. We are the only panel physicians for the U.S. Embassy immigrant visa applications."
* It's not open yet (as of 2017) but an LGBT-friendly clinic will be opening up in Dar es Salaam that will provide HIV tests, TB screening, treatment, and support to LGBT people who need these critical services. You can check out the [https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/help-lgbt-access-free-quality-health-service/ funding page] for details.
* It's not open yet (as of 2017) but an LGBT-friendly clinic will be opening up in Dar es Salaam that will provide HIV tests, TB screening, treatment, and support to LGBT people who need these critical services. You can check out the [https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/help-lgbt-access-free-quality-health-service/ funding page] for details.
Information from a local (February 2017): "To get an HIV test, you can almost walk in to any clinics or dispensaries or hospitals to get it. The governmental sector promotes free of cost HIV test, which aims to save lives... And they normally use the rapid test for HIV which, most of the times, is provided to the government by NGOs. However, this doesn't apply to private sectors hospitals. The private sector does usually put up a cost and the cost is not expensive.  For a HIV test, the cost in private sector is 2000tsh which is 0.9USD. The other STI test are conducted mostly at the Famous Muhimbili National Hospital, which has the biggest Laboratory in Dar. This hospital is governmental, hence the cost are cheaper. However they are few private labs which also provide few STI test and are more expensive compared to Muhimbili."


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In Tanzania, you can find pads. However, tampons are more difficult to find. You may be able to find tampons at [http://www.village-supermarket.com/ Village Supermarket], located on Chole Road, or [http://www.shoppers.co.tz/ Shoppers Plaza], which has multiple locations. You can also find them in some pharmacies, like Nakumatt and Kilimani Pharmacy.
In Tanzania, you can find pads. However, tampons are more difficult to find. You may be able to find tampons at [http://www.village-supermarket.com/ Village Supermarket], located on Chole Road, or [http://www.shoppers.co.tz/ Shoppers Plaza], which has multiple locations. You can also find them in some pharmacies, like Nakumatt and Kilimani Pharmacy.
From a local (February 2017): " Tampons are rarely found here. You can find them in very big supermarkets and they are costly. One pack of 9 tampons cost 30,000/- tsh which is almost 15USD. This is due to the demand and the shortage of availability. As the tourist and expats here prefer tampons and there are no local companies which manufacture them, they are imported from UK so they become expensive. Menstrual cups are not available in Dar. You wont be able to find them in any supermarket or anywhere in Tanzania They main usage is of pads. Pads vary from manufacturer and quality. So prices also vary. We have very low-quality pads as well."


Here are some organizations working on menstrual issues in Tanzania:
Here are some organizations working on menstrual issues in Tanzania:
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* [http://www.agakhanhospitals.org/DarEsSalaam Aga Khan Hospital]: Recommended doctor: Dr. Shafiq ("he's the best") - this doctor has been recommended by multiple locals. Also Dr. Meenakshi Pathak. Address: Ocean Road, Dar es Salaam 2289, Tanzania. Phone: +255 22 211 5151.
* [http://www.agakhanhospitals.org/DarEsSalaam Aga Khan Hospital]: Recommended doctor: Dr. Shafiq ("he's the best") - this doctor has been recommended by multiple locals. Also Dr. Meenakshi Pathak. Address: Ocean Road, Dar es Salaam 2289, Tanzania. Phone: +255 22 211 5151.
* [http://premiercareclinic.com/ Premier Care Clinic]: Recommended doctor: Dr janet simbakalia. Address 1: 259 Ali Hassan Road, Namanga, Kinondoni. P. O. Box 220, Dar es Salaam , Tanzania. Tel: 0752 254 642; 0715 254 642. E-mail: Premier Care Clinic. Tel.: 0752 254 642; 0715 254 642.
* [http://premiercareclinic.com/ Premier Care Clinic]: Recommended doctor: Dr janet simbakalia. Address 1: 259 Ali Hassan Road, Namanga, Kinondoni. P. O. Box 220, Dar es Salaam , Tanzania. Tel: 0752 254 642; 0715 254 642. E-mail: Premier Care Clinic. Tel.: 0752 254 642; 0715 254 642.
Information from a local (February 2017)" "Gynaecological examination are done almost in all hospitals, which include the Aga Khan hosptial, Regency hosptial, TMJ hospital and many more private small gynaecological centres. These provide maternity care and they are usually more expensive than the governmental hospital, which is only Muhimbili National Hospital. However, private sectors care is better then Muhimbili, as they have few doctors working in their hospital hence cannot provide enough care and they lack devices such as the ultrasound; they have very limited devices."


===Costs===
===Costs===
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