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'''OVERVIEW''' | '''OVERVIEW''' | ||
In Botswana, you can find a variety of contraceptive methods, such as birth control pills, IUDs, contraceptive implants, contraceptive injectables and contraceptive rings, but a prescription is typically prescribed. While the country had issues related to contraceptive variety and availability in the past, women of Botswana have begun to increasingly adopt family planning methods, which has also helped reduce the fertility rate. If you want emergency contraceptive pills (morning after pills), you'll typically need a prescription or to visit a family planning clinic. Regarding STIs, Botswana has one of the highest rates of HIV infection in the world. There are no travel restrictions related to HIV/AIDS, and there are many resources for accessing HIV tests, receiving HIV treatment, or obtaining counseling and community support. However, it should be stressed that HIV infection is a major issue that Botswana has dealt with in the past and continues to deal with. Regarding menstrual products, you should be able to find pads/pantyliners, but costs may be high. Meanwhile, there are some Botswana-based sellers of menstrual cups, but you may find more options if you look online for international distributors. For new mothers, Botswana offers twelve weeks of maternity leave. Finally, abortion is permitted in Botswana only under certain circumstances, and it's not generally available upon request. If women can afford to do so, they often seek out abortions in [[South Africa]]. | |||
==Contraception (Birth Control)== | ==Contraception (Birth Control)== | ||
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* Tip: Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) services include help with family planning, contraception and infertility. | * Tip: Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) services include help with family planning, contraception and infertility. | ||
* You should be able to find '''male condoms''' and potentially also '''female condoms''' in Botswana. In 2016, the UNFPA provided health care providers with 450,000 female condoms.<ref>[http://botswana.unfpa.org/news/botswana-introduces-contraceptive-implants Botswana introduces contraceptive implants]</ref> | * You should be able to find '''male condoms''' and potentially also '''female condoms''' in Botswana. In 2016, the UNFPA provided health care providers with 450,000 female condoms.<ref>[http://botswana.unfpa.org/news/botswana-introduces-contraceptive-implants Botswana introduces contraceptive implants]</ref> | ||
* You should be able to find '''oral contraceptives (birth control pills)''' in Botswana, such as | * You should be able to find '''oral contraceptives (birth control pills)''' in Botswana, such as Nordette.<ref>[http://ec.princeton.edu/ Princeton EC Website]</ref> | ||
* You should be able to find '''contraceptive injectables''', such as Depo-Provera, in Botswana.<ref>[http://www.youth-policy.com/Policies/Botswana%20Family%20Planning%20General%20Policy%20Guidelines%20and%20Standards.pdf REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA: Botswana Family Planning General Policy Guidelines and Services Standards - Revised September 1994]</ref> | * You should be able to find '''contraceptive injectables''', such as Depo-Provera, in Botswana.<ref>[http://www.youth-policy.com/Policies/Botswana%20Family%20Planning%20General%20Policy%20Guidelines%20and%20Standards.pdf REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA: Botswana Family Planning General Policy Guidelines and Services Standards - Revised September 1994]</ref> | ||
* You should be able to find '''IUDs''' in Botswana.<ref>[http://www.youth-policy.com/Policies/Botswana%20Family%20Planning%20General%20Policy%20Guidelines%20and%20Standards.pdf REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA: Botswana Family Planning General Policy Guidelines and Services Standards - Revised September 1994]</ref> | * You should be able to find '''IUDs''' in Botswana.<ref>[http://www.youth-policy.com/Policies/Botswana%20Family%20Planning%20General%20Policy%20Guidelines%20and%20Standards.pdf REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA: Botswana Family Planning General Policy Guidelines and Services Standards - Revised September 1994]</ref> | ||