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===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
* * If you think you have a urinary tract infection (UTI), you'll need to visit a doctor, who will give you a check-up and test to see if you have a UTI. If you do have a UTI, you will be prescribed antibiotics to treat the infection. You cannot get UTI antibiotic medication without a prescription. | |||
* If you have a yeast infection, you can get treatment over-the-counter (no prescription needed). The most common yeast infection treatment in the United States is called "Monistat." There are different treatment plans (for example, 1 day, 3 days and 7 days). It's recommended to do more than 1 day to completely clear the infection. | |||
* You can get the HPV vaccine, like Gardasil, in SF. Contact your health provider for details. | |||
* You can access PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) in San Francisco. | |||
* You can access PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis) in San Francisco. | |||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||
Costs vary greatly according to the medication. For uninsured consumers, some medication costs may seem very steep, so you may want to seek out clinics with sliding-scale payment options if you do not have any insurance. | Costs vary greatly according to the medication. For uninsured consumers, some medication costs may seem very steep, so you may want to seek out clinics with sliding-scale payment options if you do not have any insurance. For yeast infections, Monistat 7 at Walgreens is $14.99 while Walgreens generic brand is $11.49 (which seems just as effective). For UTIs, you can expect to pay about $60 for the antibiotics. Chlamydia medication generally costs $10 but can go up to $50. Gonorrhea medication usually costs about $17 for a single dose. For uninsured consumers, some medications may be steep, so you may want to seek out sliding-scale clinics. | ||
==Menstruation== | ==Menstruation== | ||
===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
In the United States, the National Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) guarantees 12 weeks of unpaid maternity leave for women. But the FLMA has loopholes (for example, it doesn't apply to companies with less than 50 employees). So, for this reason, many women don't actually receive 12 weeks of maternity leave, and many women (even if their employers do qualify) can't take off 12 weeks of unpaid work. There is currently no comparable federal paternity leave policy in the United States. | |||
As of January 2017, many new parents with jobs in San Francisco are eligible for six weeks of fully paid maternity and paternity leave. California requires 55% paid leave for six weeks.<ref>[http://www.sfgate.com/politics/article/Historic-SF-parental-leave-law-kicks-in-10831209.php Historic SF parental leave law kicks in]</ref> | As of January 2017, many new parents with jobs in San Francisco are eligible for six weeks of fully paid maternity and paternity leave. California requires 55% paid leave for six weeks.<ref>[http://www.sfgate.com/politics/article/Historic-SF-parental-leave-law-kicks-in-10831209.php Historic SF parental leave law kicks in]</ref> | ||
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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
In the United States, abortion has been fully legal since the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision (1973). If you're a minor (under 18 years old), you don't need permission from your parents to receive an abortion in California, and you don't need to notify them either.<ref>[https://sexetc.org/action-center/sex-in-the-states/ Sex in the States - California]</ref> | |||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
You can get an abortion at Planned Parenthood (1650 Valencia St) or at Women's Option's Health Center @ USCF (for 1st and 2nd trimester; 1001 Potrero Ave, Building 5, 6th Floor – Ward 6G). There are also many options in the East Bay, such as Choice Medical Group in Oakland (400 29th St, Ste#301). | You can get an abortion at Planned Parenthood (1650 Valencia St) or at Women's Option's Health Center @ USCF (for 1st and 2nd trimester; 1001 Potrero Ave, Building 5, 6th Floor – Ward 6G). There are also many options in the East Bay, such as Choice Medical Group in Oakland (400 29th St, Ste#301). | ||
Important Note: Be careful -- there are some places that advertise themselves as abortion clinics, but they're actually anti-abortion clinics, typically run by pro-life Christian conservatives. They're known as crisis pregnancy centers (PRC). The main issues with these centers are that 1) They often falsely advertise themselves as abortion clinics and 2) They don't allow people to make choices for themselves (they only accept one choice). For these reasons, if you're looking for an abortion provider, we urge you to carefully select a trusted service. For more information on PRC, click [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crisis_pregnancy_center here]. | |||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||
Nationwide, the abortion pill can cost $800, but often less. For an in-clinic procedure, abortions can cost $1500, but often less. You can often find cheaper options at Planned Parenthood or some clinics. For low-income women (regardless of citizenship status), Medicaid (which is called "Medi-Cal" in CA) can be used for abortions. There is also a separate Medi-Cal program for pregnant women called Medi-Cal for Pregnancy, which covers abortion and is often easier to get onto than general Medi-Cal. Other names for the program are the 200% program, Restricted Medi-Cal for Pregnancy, or the Pregnant Women’s Program. | Nationwide, the abortion pill can cost $800, but often less. For an in-clinic procedure, abortions can cost $1500, but often less. You can often find cheaper options at Planned Parenthood or some clinics. For low-income women (regardless of citizenship status), Medicaid (which is called "Medi-Cal" in CA) can be used for abortions. There is also a separate Medi-Cal program for pregnant women called Medi-Cal for Pregnancy, which covers abortion and is often easier to get onto than general Medi-Cal. Other names for the program are the 200% program, Restricted Medi-Cal for Pregnancy, or the Pregnant Women’s Program. | ||
From Planned Parenthood: "Abortion services may be covered by your insurance. If you want to use your insurance, please be sure to bring in your insurance information at the time of your visit. Medi-cal accepted. If you are uninsured, you may be eligible to receive financial assistance for your procedure. You can confidentially find out if you qualify by calling us at 800.576.5544." | |||
==Advocacy & Counseling== | ==Advocacy & Counseling== | ||
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===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
* For emergencies, call 911 to get police and an ambulance. | |||
* If you're dealing with domestic abuse, you can call the [http://www.thehotline.org/ National Domestic Violence Hotline Number] at 1-800-787-3224. "Our highly-trained advocates are available 24/7 to talk confidentially with anyone experiencing domestic violence, seeking resources or information, or questioning unhealthy aspects of their relationship. " | |||
* [https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ National Suicide Prevention Lifeline]: Call 1-800-273-8255. "We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals." | |||
* If you have been abused and are in need of support, the [http://rainn.org Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN)] may be able to provide help and counseling. Visit their website call their 24-hour crisis hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE. | |||
* [http://www.thetrevorproject.org/ The Trevor Project (Lifeline)]: Call: 866-488-7386. This is a 24/7 hotline for LGBT youth. "Our trained counselors are here to support you 24/7. If you are a young person in crisis, feeling suicidal, or in need of a safe and judgment-free place to talk, call the Trevor Lifeline now at 866-488-7386." | |||
* [http://www.glbthotline.org/national-hotline.html Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender National Hotline]: Toll-free: 1-888-843-4564. HOURS: Monday thru Friday from 1pm to 9pm, pacific time (Monday thru Friday from 4pm to midnight, eastern time). Saturday from 9am to 2pm, pacific time. (Saturday from noon to 5pm, eastern time). "All of our services are free and confidential.We speak with callers of all ages about coming-out issues, relationship concerns, bullying, workplace issues, HIV/AIDS anxiety and safer-sex information, and lots more!" | |||
* [http://www.mnhc.org/medical-services-categories/san-francisco-teen-clinic/ San Francisco Teen Clinic]: "MNHC offers sensitive, respectful and non-judgmental services that are FREE and CONFIDENTIAL for all young people of all genders from ages 12 to 21. At the Shotwell site there is a Teen Clinic just for youth. Bilingual services offered cover physical, mental, emotional, sexual and reproductive health. If you are a young person over the age of 12, you can register for services on your own." | * [http://www.mnhc.org/medical-services-categories/san-francisco-teen-clinic/ San Francisco Teen Clinic]: "MNHC offers sensitive, respectful and non-judgmental services that are FREE and CONFIDENTIAL for all young people of all genders from ages 12 to 21. At the Shotwell site there is a Teen Clinic just for youth. Bilingual services offered cover physical, mental, emotional, sexual and reproductive health. If you are a young person over the age of 12, you can register for services on your own." | ||
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==List of Additional Resources== | ==List of Additional Resources== | ||
* [http://www.sexandculture.org/ Center for Sex & Culture]: "The Mission of the Center for Sex & Culture is to provide judgment-free education, cultural events, a library/media archive, and other resources to audiences across the sexual and gender spectrum; and to research and disseminate factual information, framing and informing issues of public policy and public health." Address: 1349 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103, United States, Phone: +1 415-902-207 | * [http://www.sexandculture.org/ Center for Sex & Culture]: "The Mission of the Center for Sex & Culture is to provide judgment-free education, cultural events, a library/media archive, and other resources to audiences across the sexual and gender spectrum; and to research and disseminate factual information, framing and informing issues of public policy and public health." Address: 1349 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103, United States, Phone: +1 415-902-207 | ||
* San Francisco LGBT Community Center: Address: 1800 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94102, United States, Phone: +1 415-865-5555 | * San Francisco LGBT Community Center: Address: 1800 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94102, United States, Phone: +1 415-865-5555 | ||