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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
There are no restrictions based on HIV status if you want to enter Mexico or live in Mexico.<ref>[http://www.hivtravel.org/Default.aspx?PageId=143&CountryId=121 MEXICO - REGULATIONS ON ENTRY, STAY AND RESIDENCE FOR PLHIV]</ref> However, before couples get married in Mexico, they are required to be tested for STDs. If an STD is found, the partner must sign a waiver saying that they are aware that their partner has an STD. | |||
Regarding HPV, according to the HPV Information Centre, "Cervical cancer ranks as the 2nd most frequent cancer among women in Mexico and the 1st most frequent | Regarding HPV, according to the HPV Information Centre, "Cervical cancer ranks as the 2nd most frequent cancer among women in Mexico and the 1st most frequent | ||
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===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
For yeast infections ("infección vaginal por levaduras" in Spanish), you can buy Alfumet, Afungil or Dofi, which are all versions of Fluconazole, at local pharmacies. No prescription is needed. The HPV vaccine is available in Mexico, and in 2011 the government issued a nationwide program to vaccinate all 9 year old girls. There is no currently no PreP in Mexico. However, for people with HIV/AIDS, if they cannot pay for their care, the Mexican government provides complete access to antiretroviral therapy. For those who can pay for their care, there are specialist centers, organizations and other options. | * For yeast infections ("infección vaginal por levaduras" in Spanish), you can buy Alfumet, Afungil or Dofi, which are all versions of Fluconazole, at local pharmacies. No prescription is needed. The HPV vaccine is available in Mexico, and in 2011 the government issued a nationwide program to vaccinate all 9 year old girls. There is no currently no PreP in Mexico. However, for people with HIV/AIDS, if they cannot pay for their care, the Mexican government provides complete access to antiretroviral therapy. For those who can pay for their care, there are specialist centers, organizations and other options. | ||
* For treatment of gonorrhea, chlamydia or syphilis, you'll need to first visit a doctor. | |||
For treatment of gonorrhea, chlamydia or syphilis, you'll need to first visit a doctor. | * There has been an HPV vaccination program in Mexico since 2008. It targets girls at at age 10.<ref>[http://www.hpvcentre.net/statistics/reports/MEX_FS.pdf Mexico | ||
Human Papillomavirus and Related Cancers, Fact Sheet 2016]</ref> | |||
* There is currently no national PrEP program in Mexico.<ref>[http://www.prepwatch.org/ PrEPWatch World Map]</ref> | |||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||
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===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
While pads are easier to find, you should be able to find tampons at most major supermarkets (with and without applicators). It's supposed to be more difficult to "Super Plus" tampons, but they may be available at Mega supermarkets. There are no local sellers of DivaCup or | While pads are easier to find, you should be able to find tampons at most major supermarkets (with and without applicators). It's supposed to be more difficult to "Super Plus" tampons, but they may be available at Mega supermarkets. As for menstrual cups, you can purchase Lunette from [http://www.alternativasecologicas.mx/index.php Alternatives Ecologicas]. There are no local sellers of DivaCup, Mooncup or LadyCup in Mexico, so those brands should be purchased online. | ||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||