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In Taiwan, you can purchase birth control without a prescription. While you need a prescription for emergency contraception (the morning after pill), you can use regular birth control as replacement ECPs. For more information on how to do this, you can visit the "Emergency Contraception (The Morning After Pill)" below. Regarding STIs, there are no travel restrictions related HIV status, and if you're a foreigner who tests HIV-positive, you will not be deported from Taiwan. If you are interested in getting an STI test, we have also found some recommended and LGBTQ-friendly testing services. You can find pads and tampons in Taiwan, although pads are generally more common than tampons. If you would like to buy a menstrual cup, the product is generally new to Taiwan, however some brands are either forming in Taiwan or shipping to Taiwan. Abortion is legal in some cases, id detailed in the "Abortion" section below. The "abortion pill" is available in Taiwan upon prescription (if one qualifies for the medication).

Taiwanese people are understanding and strongly respect other people's privacy. There are low stigmas, as your health and way of life is your thing alone. For example, LGBT issues are not a polarizing in Taiwan and, the LGBT community are making peaceful progress as awareness grows. The respect of social peace is expected from everyone at a level close to Japanese standards. Also, noise, drunkenness and aggressive behavior are deeply despised. It is known to be a very safe place for women.

Pharmacies are accessible and price are low compare to western economies.

Cost are low and service is correct compare to western economies. Due to the low Doctors-for-population rate, most consultations are really speedy, about 2-5 minutes, for physicians as for specialists.

* In Taiwan, you can purchase '''birth control pills''' at pharmacies without a prescription. The pills typically come from major US and German pharmaceutical companies, like Bayer, Merck and Pfizer. Some brands you can expect to see are Diane, Duoluton, Gynera, Logynon, Marvelon, Meliane, Mercilon, Microgynon-30, Minigynon 30, Minulet, Nordette, Ortho Novum 1/50, Trinordiol, Trinovum, Yazmin and Yaz.<ref>[http://contraceptive.ippf.org/search?search.searchtext=&search.component=&search.countrycode=TW IPPF Taiwan]</ref>

* If you want '''condoms''', you can find them in many convenience stores. They can also purchase them online, such as through [https://www.caretobeauty.com/tw/condoms/ this company].

* If you want a '''contraceptive shot/injectable''', you can find Depo-Provera SAS 150mg/ml in Taiwan.<ref>[http://contraceptive.ippf.org/search?search.searchtext=&search.component=&search.countrycode=TW IPPF Taiwan]</ref>

* If you want a '''contraceptive injectable''', you can find Norplant in Taiwan.<ref>[http://contraceptive.ippf.org/search?search.searchtext=&search.component=&search.countrycode=TW IPPF Taiwan]</ref>

* If you want an '''IUD''', you can find Mirena in Taiwan.<ref>[http://contraceptive.ippf.org/search?search.searchtext=&search.component=&search.countrycode=TW IPPF Taiwan]</ref>

* In Taiwan, you can purchase emergency contraception (the morning after pill) at pharmacies with a prescription. You can find ella (take 1 pill within 120 hours after unprotected sex). You can also find Escapelle or NorLevo 1.5mg (take 1 pill within 120 hours after unprotected sex) or Postinor-2 (take 2 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex).<ref>[http://ec.princeton.edu/ Princeton EC Website]</ref>

** Take 2 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex and take 2 more pills 12 hours later: Duoluton, Neovlar, Nordiol, Primovlar<ref>[http://ec.princeton.edu/ Princeton EC Website]</ref>

** Take 4 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex and take 4 more pills 12 hours later: Minigynon 30, Nordette<ref>[http://ec.princeton.edu/ Princeton EC Website]</ref>

** Take 5 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex and take 5 more pills 12 hours later: Loette<ref>[http://ec.princeton.edu/ Princeton EC Website]</ref>

* You can find '''pads and tampons''' in Taiwan. While pads are especially common, you can find tampons sold in international chain stores like Watson's, FamilyMart and 7-11.<ref>[http://www.reachtoteachrecruiting.com/guide-to-taiwan-before-you-go.html Guide to Taiwan - Before You Go]</ref> You may be more likely to find tampons without applicators (like OB) than tampons with applicators.<ref>[http://www.taiwanho.com/what-to-bring-to-taiwan/ What To Bring to Taiwan]</ref> However, locals report that you can now find a greater variety of tampons, including brands from South Korea and Japan, in Taiwanese stores. Click [http://amateurvagrant.com/2016/08/tampons-in-taiwan/ here] for a August 2016 blog post about tampon options in  

Abortion has been legal in Taiwan since 1985. Abortion is legal for medical and psychological reasons, rape or incest, "seduction" (which includes but is not limited to statutory rape,) and to prevent psychological issues of a parent from being passed on to a child. Abortion is not a right for all women. Unmarried women under the age of 20 need parental permission to terminate a pregnancy. A married woman of any age needs permission from her husband. A woman labeled as mentally handicapped needs permission from her guardian. Although abortion is not available on request in Taiwan, some doctors do not ask for proof that you meet the criteria for abortion. Furthermore, the definition of "seduction" or psychological distress is vague and easily applied to many circumstances. <ref>[https://www.angloinfo.com/how-to/taiwan/healthcare/pregnancy-birth/termination-abortion] Termination of Pregnancy and Abortion in Taiwan</ref>

Misoprostol and Mifepristone (the "abortion pill") are available on prescription.<ref>[https://www.womenonwaves.org/en/map/country Women on Waves Country Map]</ref>

* Mifepristone is registered as Apano. Misoprostol is avalable as u-miso in Taiwan.<ref>[https://www.womenonwaves.org/en/map/country Women on Waves Country Map]</ref>

* Zhongshan Hospital - Dr. Jean Chang (Chang Pei Lin) and Dr. Bernice Chen (Chen Ming Jer) have been recommended as resources to contact for info.<ref>[https://www.womenonwaves.org/en/map/country Women on Waves Country Map]</ref>