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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
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 very polarizing in Taiwan and the LGBT community is 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. | 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 very polarizing in Taiwan and the LGBT community is 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. | ||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
Pharmacies are accessible and prices are low | Pharmacies are accessible and prices are low compared to western economies. | ||
===Cost=== | ===Cost=== | ||
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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
There are no restrictions on HIV-positive travelers to Taiwan. Foreigners applying for work or student visas are subject to a medical exam that includes an HIV test. As of January 2015, Taiwan no longer deports foreigners who are found to be HIV positive. <ref>[http://focustaiwan.tw/news/asoc/201501200010.aspx Taiwan lifts deportation requirement for foreigners with HIV/AIDS]</ref> According to HIVTravel, "Foreigners who wish to get tested in Taiwan are advised to get an anonymous test performed first. In the case of a positive test result, the government will not be notified and it should not be any problem to leave/re-enter Taiwan."<ref>[http://www.hivtravel.org/Default.aspx?PageId=143&CountryId=175 TAIWAN - REGULATIONS ON ENTRY, STAY AND RESIDENCE FOR PLHIV]</ref> | There are no restrictions on HIV-positive travelers to Taiwan. Foreigners applying for work or student visas are subject to a medical exam that includes an HIV test. As of January 2015, Taiwan no longer deports foreigners who are found to be HIV positive. <ref>[http://focustaiwan.tw/news/asoc/201501200010.aspx Taiwan lifts deportation requirement for foreigners with HIV/AIDS]</ref> According to HIVTravel, "Foreigners who wish to get tested in Taiwan are advised to get an anonymous test performed first. In the case of a positive test result, the government will not be notified and it should not be any problem to leave/re-enter Taiwan."<ref>[http://www.hivtravel.org/Default.aspx?PageId=143&CountryId=175 TAIWAN - REGULATIONS ON ENTRY, STAY AND RESIDENCE FOR PLHIV]</ref>}}}</onlyinclude> | ||
===Testing Facilities=== | ===Testing Facilities=== | ||
For an overview of LGBTQ-friendly HIV testing centers in Taiwan, click [https://www.maleq.org/hiv-testing-centers-taiwan-online-directory/ here]. | |||
* For testing facilities in your city, see the city pages: [[User:CasualTaiwan/Taipei#Testing_Facilities|Taipei]], [[User:CasualTaiwan/Kaohsiung#Testing_Facilities|Kaohsiung]] | |||
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===Support=== | ===Support=== | ||
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===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||
==Medications & Vaccines== | ==Medications & Vaccines== | ||
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===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||
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==Menstruation== | ==Menstruation== | ||
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'''Note:''' In addition to pads and tampons, you can also use menstrual cups and menstrual underwear for your period. To learn more about menstrual cups, click [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Menstrual_cup here]. To learn more about menstrual underwear, click [http://menstrualcupreviews.net/best-period-panties-reviews/ here]. | '''Note:''' In addition to pads and tampons, you can also use menstrual cups and menstrual underwear for your period. To learn more about menstrual cups, click [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Menstrual_cup here]. To learn more about menstrual underwear, click [http://menstrualcupreviews.net/best-period-panties-reviews/ here]. | ||
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===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
For an overview of English-speaking gynecologists in Taiwan, click [http://www.tealit.com/article_categories.php?section=health&article=womens here] | |||
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* For testing facilities in your city, see the city pages: [[User:CasualTaiwan/Taipei#Gynecological_Exams|Taipei]], [[User:CasualTaiwan/Kaohsiung#Gynecological_Exams|Kaohsiung]] | |||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||
==Pregnancy== | ==Pregnancy== | ||
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* Mifepristone is registered as Apano. Misoprostol is avalable as u-miso in Taiwan.<ref name="womenonwaves" /> | * Mifepristone is registered as Apano. Misoprostol is avalable as u-miso in Taiwan.<ref name="womenonwaves" /> | ||
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* For abortion clinics in your city, see the city pages: [[User:CasualTaiwan/Taipei#Abortions|Taipei]], [[User:CasualTaiwan/Kaohsiung#Abortions|Kaohsiung]] | |||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||
Taiwan's national health insurance does not cover the cost of abortion under any circumstances. A blog post last updated in 2013 lists abortion prices in a private clinic ranging from $6,350 - $8,000 NTD <ref>[https://abortionintaiwan.wordpress.com/] Getting an Abortion in Taiwan</ref> | Taiwan's national health insurance does not cover the cost of abortion under any circumstances. A blog post last updated in 2013 lists abortion prices in a private clinic ranging from $6,350 - $8,000 NTD <ref>[https://abortionintaiwan.wordpress.com/] Getting an Abortion in Taiwan</ref> | ||
==Advocacy & Counseling== | ==Advocacy & Counseling== | ||
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===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
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[ | * For Advocacy & Counseling in your city, see the city pages: [[User:CasualTaiwan/Taipei#Testing_Facilities|Taipei]], [[User:CasualTaiwan/Kaohsiung#Testing_Facilities|Kaohsiung]] | ||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||
==List of Additional Resources== | ==List of Additional Resources== |
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