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===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
* In Bulgaria, you can easily purchase '''condoms''' without a prescription at supermarkets, pharmacies, petrol stations, and various stores. They are generally easy to find and you shouldn't encounter significant stigma | * In Bulgaria, you can easily purchase '''condoms''' without a prescription at supermarkets, pharmacies, petrol stations, and various stores. They are generally easy to find and you shouldn't encounter significant stigma if you buy them. You'll be able to find international brands, such as Durex, and Bulgarian brands, which tend to be cheaper. For Bulgarian women, condoms are the most common form of contraception. | ||
* You can find '''birth control pills''' at pharmacies. From a legal perspective, a prescription may be required to purchase birth control pills, but some pharmacies may sell pills over-the-counter, according to multiple online sources, especially if you are foreigner or have a box of the pills you commonly use. Some of the brands that you can expect to see are Jasmin (Bayer), Logest (Bayer), Lindinette 30 (Gedeon Richter), Miligest (Gedeon Richter), Belara (Gedeon Richter), and Jazz (Bayer), among other brands. | * You can find '''birth control pills''' at pharmacies. From a legal perspective, a prescription may be required to purchase birth control pills, but some pharmacies may sell pills over-the-counter, according to multiple online sources, especially if you are foreigner or have a box of the pills you commonly use. Some of the brands that you can expect to see are Jasmin (Bayer), Logest (Bayer), Lindinette 30 (Gedeon Richter), Miligest (Gedeon Richter), Belara (Gedeon Richter), and Jazz (Bayer), among other brands. | ||
* You can find '''intra-uterine devices (IUDs)''' in Bulgaria. To learn more about the insertion procedures, brands available, or prices, you should contact a local gynecologist or clinic. | * You can find '''intra-uterine devices (IUDs)''' in Bulgaria. For example, at [http://www.tokudabolnica.bg/en/gynecologic-oncology-and-advanced-pelvic-surgery Acibadem CityClinic - Tokuda Hospital], you can IUD insertion is 70 BGN, as of November 2018, after you have a consultation. However, you should note that, at Acibadem and some other clinics, you actually buy the IUD at the pharmacy and then they handle the insertion procedure. To learn more about the insertion procedures, brands available, or prices, you should contact a local gynecologist or clinic. | ||
* Pharmacies sell contraceptive creams and vaginal tablets, but they are rarely used, according to a pharmacist that we spoke to. | * Generally speaking, '''contraceptive implants''' and '''contraceptive shots/injectables''' appear to be very rare in Bulgaria, as of November 2018. While most clinics and hospitals will probably not provide such services, some of them may. You should directly contact your health care provider to inquire. | ||
* Pharmacies in Bulgaria sell '''contraceptive creams''' and '''vaginal tablets''', but they are rarely used, according to a pharmacist that we spoke to. | |||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||
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* Here are the quoted prices for '''condoms''' from one Sofia pharmacy (November 2018): Durex - 3 pieces around 2 EUR, Bulgarian brands - 10 cents a piece. | * Here are the quoted prices for '''condoms''' from one Sofia pharmacy (November 2018): Durex - 3 pieces around 2 EUR, Bulgarian brands - 10 cents a piece. | ||
* Here are the quoted prices for '''birth control pills''' from one Sofia pharmacy (November 2018): Jasmin (Bayer) - around 7 EUR, Logest (Bayer) - around 5 EUR, Lindinette 30 (Gedeon Richter) - around 3-4 EUR, Miligest (Gedeon Richter) - 6 EUR, Belara (Gedeon Richter) - 11 EUR, Jazz (Bayer) - 11 EUR | * Here are the quoted prices for '''birth control pills''' from one Sofia pharmacy (November 2018): Jasmin (Bayer) - around 7 EUR, Logest (Bayer) - around 5 EUR, Lindinette 30 (Gedeon Richter) - around 3-4 EUR, Miligest (Gedeon Richter) - 6 EUR, Belara (Gedeon Richter) - 11 EUR, Jazz (Bayer) - 11 EUR | ||
* Here is the quoted price for '''IUD insertion''' (not for the device -- just insertion) at one clinic (as of November 2018): 70 BGN | |||
==Emergency Contraception (Morning After Pill)== | ==Emergency Contraception (Morning After Pill)== | ||
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* [http://checkpointsofia.info/ CheckPoint Sofia]: Free and anonymous testing for HIV, hepatitis B and C, syphilis. Hours: Monday – Friday: 12:00 – 20:00, Saturday: 12:00 – 18:00, Break: 16:00 – 16:30. Address: ul. Tsar Samuil 111, Sofia. Phone: +359 2 952 33 99. Email: info@checkpointsofia.info | * [http://checkpointsofia.info/ CheckPoint Sofia]: Free and anonymous testing for HIV, hepatitis B and C, syphilis. Hours: Monday – Friday: 12:00 – 20:00, Saturday: 12:00 – 18:00, Break: 16:00 – 16:30. Address: ul. Tsar Samuil 111, Sofia. Phone: +359 2 952 33 99. Email: info@checkpointsofia.info | ||
* [http://greenberg.bg/%D0%BA%D0%BE%D0%BD%D1%82%D0%B0%D0%BA%D1%822 Dr. Greenberg Diagnostic & Consultative Center]: HIV blood test costs 25 euros, syphilis RPR - 18 Euros, gonorrhea genetic test - 38 euros, chlamydia trachomatis serum test - 37 Euros, as of November 2018. Address: 23-A, Kopenhagen st, Druzhba-2, 1582-Sofia, Bulgaria - Mladost-3, Dr. At. Moskov st, Block 325. 02/4170519, 0898776812, 02/9744933. e-mail: dccgreenberg@gmail.com, dccgreenberg@intech.bg | * [http://greenberg.bg/%D0%BA%D0%BE%D0%BD%D1%82%D0%B0%D0%BA%D1%822 Dr. Greenberg Diagnostic & Consultative Center]: HIV blood test costs 25 euros, syphilis RPR - 18 Euros, gonorrhea genetic test - 38 euros, chlamydia trachomatis serum test - 37 Euros, as of November 2018. Address: 23-A, Kopenhagen st, Druzhba-2, 1582-Sofia, Bulgaria - Mladost-3, Dr. At. Moskov st, Block 325. 02/4170519, 0898776812, 02/9744933. e-mail: dccgreenberg@gmail.com, dccgreenberg@intech.bg | ||
* [http://www.tokudabolnica.bg/en/gynecologic-oncology-and-advanced-pelvic-surgery Acibadem CityClinic - Tokuda Hospital]: This international hospital group offers high-quality care. Here are their quoted prices for STI tests, as of November 2018: estimated prices are as it follows (after the consultation the specialist will refer to the best option, because there are some package prices that include different tests) - HIV 1/2 blood test is 13 bgn, cervical test for gonorrhea is 28 bgn and chlamydia test is 49 bgn. Location: 51B "Nikola I. Vaptsarov" blvd. (if you drive, the entrance is from "At. Dukov" str.), "Hladilnika" distr., 1407 "Lozenets." Call center:02/ 403 4000. Emergency: 02/ 403 4112. | |||
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* You can find medications to treat '''yeast infections''' in Bulgaria. They should be available over-the-counter at pharmacies. | * You can find medications to treat '''yeast infections''' in Bulgaria. They should be available over-the-counter at pharmacies. | ||
* You can find medications to treat '''urinary tract infections (UTIs)''' in Bulgaria. They may be available over-the-counter at pharmacies, but we're still gathering more information on this topic. | * You can find medications to treat '''urinary tract infections (UTIs)''' in Bulgaria. They may be available over-the-counter at pharmacies, but we're still gathering more information on this topic. | ||
* You can find the '''HPV vaccine''' in Bulgaria, and the country has had a nationwide HPV immunization program since 2012.<ref>[http://www.hpvcentre.net/statistics/reports/BGR.pdf Human Papillomavirus and Related Diseases Report: BULGARIA]</ref> | * You can find the '''HPV vaccine''' in Bulgaria, and the country has had a nationwide HPV immunization program since 2012.<ref>[http://www.hpvcentre.net/statistics/reports/BGR.pdf Human Papillomavirus and Related Diseases Report: BULGARIA]</ref> According to one clinic: "The HPV vaccine is usually being provided to children up to 18 y.o., but you can discuss its possibility individually during the consultation with one of our specialists." | ||
* There appears to be no official vendors or distributors of '''Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)''' in Bulgaria, as of October 2018.<ref>[https://www.prepwatch.org/ PrEPWatch World Map]</ref> | * There appears to be no official vendors or distributors of '''Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)''' in Bulgaria, as of October 2018.<ref>[https://www.prepwatch.org/ PrEPWatch World Map]</ref> | ||
* Regarding '''Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)''', it was previously reported that PEP was only available for occupational exposure (i.e. not for sexual exposure) in Bulgaria<ref>[http://www.nelp-hiv.org/uploads/pep-in-nelp.pdf PEP in NELP]</ref>, but we don't know if this is still the case. | * Regarding '''Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)''', it was previously reported that PEP was only available for occupational exposure (i.e. not for sexual exposure) in Bulgaria<ref>[http://www.nelp-hiv.org/uploads/pep-in-nelp.pdf PEP in NELP]</ref>, but we don't know if this is still the case. | ||
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* [https://mcfemina.com/ Femina Medical Center]: This may be a solid choice for ob/gyn care in Sofia. They specialize in women's health care. However, we need more information on their services and prices. Адрес: 1202 София, България, ул.”Дунав” No 47“. Телефон за контакти: 02 / 983 30 20, 0889 03 05 95. Email адрес: info@mcfemina.com | * [https://mcfemina.com/ Femina Medical Center]: This may be a solid choice for ob/gyn care in Sofia. They specialize in women's health care. However, we need more information on their services and prices. Адрес: 1202 София, България, ул.”Дунав” No 47“. Телефон за контакти: 02 / 983 30 20, 0889 03 05 95. Email адрес: info@mcfemina.com | ||
* [http://www.tokudabolnica.bg/en/gynecologic-oncology-and-advanced-pelvic-surgery Acibadem CityClinic - Tokuda Hospital]: This international hospital group offers high-quality care, | * [http://www.tokudabolnica.bg/en/gynecologic-oncology-and-advanced-pelvic-surgery Acibadem CityClinic - Tokuda Hospital]: This international hospital group offers high-quality care. The price of the standard gynecology exam, as of November 2018, is 75-95 BGN, microbiology is 38 BGN, pap test is 32 BGN. This clinic be a good choice if you're able to afford the services or if you have a very specialized condition."Acibadem City Clinic Tokuda Hospital is the biggest private hospital in Bulgaria. It was officially opened on 28th of November 2006 as part of a Japanese medical corporation, owned by the physician and entrepreneur Dr. Torao Tokuda. " Location: 51B "Nikola I. Vaptsarov" blvd. (if you drive, the entrance is from "At. Dukov" str.), "Hladilnika" distr., 1407 "Lozenets." Call center:02/ 403 4000. Emergency: 02/ 403 4112. | ||
* [https://mbal-sofia.com/ St. Sofia Medical Center]: This modern medical center, opened in 1992, has three specialties: orthopedics and traumatology, obstetrics and gynecology, and internal medicine. Address: 104 Bulgaria Blvd., 1618 Sofia. Phone: + 359 2 8184600. Mobile: +359 2 8184608. Fax: +359 2 8184666 | * [https://mbal-sofia.com/ St. Sofia Medical Center]: This modern medical center, opened in 1992, has three specialties: orthopedics and traumatology, obstetrics and gynecology, and internal medicine. Address: 104 Bulgaria Blvd., 1618 Sofia. Phone: + 359 2 8184600. Mobile: +359 2 8184608. Fax: +359 2 8184666 | ||
* [http://greenberg.bg/%D0%BA%D0%BE%D0%BD%D1%82%D0%B0%D0%BA%D1%822 Dr. Greenberg Diagnostic & Consultative Center]: They offer a gynecology exam and pap smear for 60 Euros, as of November 2018. Address: 23-A, Kopenhagen st, Druzhba-2, 1582-Sofia, Bulgaria - Mladost-3, Dr. At. Moskov st, Block 325. 02/4170519, 0898776812, 02/9744933. e-mail: dccgreenberg@gmail.com, dccgreenberg@intech.bg | * [http://greenberg.bg/%D0%BA%D0%BE%D0%BD%D1%82%D0%B0%D0%BA%D1%822 Dr. Greenberg Diagnostic & Consultative Center]: They offer a gynecology exam and pap smear for 60 Euros, as of November 2018. Address: 23-A, Kopenhagen st, Druzhba-2, 1582-Sofia, Bulgaria - Mladost-3, Dr. At. Moskov st, Block 325. 02/4170519, 0898776812, 02/9744933. e-mail: dccgreenberg@gmail.com, dccgreenberg@intech.bg | ||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||
* The price for a gynecological exam will vary, depending on if one goes to a private or public clinic. For example, at Acibadem City Clinic is 75-95 BGN and the price of a pap test is 32 BGN, as of November 2018. | |||
==Pregnancy== | ==Pregnancy== | ||