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'''OVERVIEW''' | '''OVERVIEW''' | ||
In Kyrgyzstan, you will find a complex picture regarding sexual and reproductive health care. On the one hand, birth control pills are legally sold over-the-counter in urban environments, and a large percentage of women use intra-urine devices (IUDS). Emergency contraceptive pills (morning after pills) are available, though a prescription may be required. Furthermore, abortion is legally available upon request and there are no travel restrictions related to HIV status. On the other hand, Kyrgyzstan is still very much a traditional country. Women tend to use contraceptives at lower levels than the Central Asian average, and sex education is not currently taught in schools (as of May 2018), though this may soon change. Bride kidnappings are rather common, and many bride kidnappings are nonconsensual. There is no nationwide HPV vaccination program and we are unaware of any programs related to Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP). There are also limited resources related to STI education and support. In 2017, the UNFPA also completed a contraceptive distribution program in the country, and the local government has not yet filled the gap created by this loss of program. Overall, Kyrgyzstan is a country where certain sexual and reproductive health care options are available to some women, particularly if they tend to be wealthier and live in urban environments, but accessibility, affordability and choice remain an issue for many women in the country. | |||
==Contraception (Birth Control)== | ==Contraception (Birth Control)== | ||