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'''OVERVIEW''' | '''OVERVIEW''' | ||
==Contraception== | |||
==Contraception | |||
'''General Note:''' There are many types of contraceptives, also known as "birth control," including IUDs, oral contraceptives, patches, shots, and condoms, etc. If you would like to view a full list, click [https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/birth-control here]. | '''General Note:''' There are many types of contraceptives, also known as "birth control," including IUDs, oral contraceptives, patches, shots, and condoms, etc. If you would like to view a full list, click [https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/birth-control here]. | ||
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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
Contraception is legal and widely available in Spain. If you would like to buy condoms, they can be found at most supermarkets and pharmacies, and there are even condom-dispensing machines in Spanish cities. However, if you would like hormonal birth control, a prescription is | Contraception is legal and widely available in Spain. If you would like to buy condoms, they can be found at most supermarkets and pharmacies, and there are even condom-dispensing machines in Spanish cities. However, if you would like hormonal birth control, a prescription is required. You will need to visit a doctor who will conduct a basic assessment and then issue the birth control prescription. Note that, while you legally need a prescription for birth control pills, it appears that some pharmacies may sell them over-the-counter without a prescription. Spanish pharmacies also tend to be rather liberal in dispensing hormonal birth control if you they know you have any prescription, past or present (including a foreign one), if you have a strong rapport with the pharmacist or if you bring an empty box of the birth control that you are seeking out. | ||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
If you're looking for hormonal birth control pills, you may come across brands like Dianette, Diane 35, etc. You should also be able to find contraceptive rings (like Nuvaring) at pharmacies. As for pharmacies, you'll be able to find them on almost every corner in Barcelona. But one recommendation for foreigners is Farmacia Central, as they speak English, French, German and Arabic. Address: C/Via Laietana, 40 - 08003 Barcelona - Spain - Tel. +34 932 68 45 54 - barcelonapharmacy@gmail.com. | |||
As for pharmacies, you'll be able to find them on almost every corner in Barcelona. But one recommendation for foreigners is Farmacia Central, as they speak English, French, German and Arabic. Address: C/Via Laietana, 40 - 08003 Barcelona - Spain - Tel. +34 932 68 45 54 - barcelonapharmacy@gmail.com. | |||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||
For a month's supply of birth control pills, you can expect to pay 2.5-5 euro for a box. | |||
==Emergency Contraception | ==Emergency Contraception== | ||
'''Important Notes:''' Emergency contraception may prevent pregnancy for three days (72 hours) and sometimes five days (120 hours) after unprotected sex. Take EC '''as soon as possible''' after unprotected sex. If you don't have access to dedicated EC, oral contraceptives can be used as replacement EC, but remember the following: 1) Only some contraceptives work as EC 2) Different contraceptives require different dosages and time schedules to work as EC 3) You must only use the first 21 pills in 28-day packs and 4) They may be less effective than dedicated EC. For general information on emergency contraceptives, click [https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/morning-after-pill-emergency-contraception here] and [http://ec.princeton.edu/info/ecp.html here]. | '''Important Notes:''' Emergency contraception may prevent pregnancy for three days (72 hours) and sometimes five days (120 hours) after unprotected sex. Take EC '''as soon as possible''' after unprotected sex. If you don't have access to dedicated EC, oral contraceptives can be used as replacement EC, but remember the following: 1) Only some contraceptives work as EC 2) Different contraceptives require different dosages and time schedules to work as EC 3) You must only use the first 21 pills in 28-day packs and 4) They may be less effective than dedicated EC. For general information on emergency contraceptives, click [https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/morning-after-pill-emergency-contraception here] and [http://ec.princeton.edu/info/ecp.html here]. | ||
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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
The morning after pill (" | The morning after pill ("píldora del día después" in Spanish) is available without a prescription. There are no age restrictions. However, if you want to take ellaOne (see details below), you have needed a prescription, though it appears that ellaOne is now available in the EU without a prescription. According to one study, about 50% of women in Barcelona who purchase EC at pharmacies are between the ages of 15-20.<ref>[http://www.cataloniatoday.cat/index.php?option=com_epanoticies&task=article.display&catid=59:nomes-canals&seccio=26:nomes-canals&id=967490:50-asking-for-morning-after-pill-are-under-20 50% asking for morning after pill are under 20]</ref> | ||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
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===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||
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===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
You'll be able to find pads and tampons (with or without applicator) in supermarkets. As for menstrual cups, there is one registered seller of DivaCup in Spain: [http://www.crianzanatural.com Crianza Natural S.L.], Tel:, +34936452369, Contact: Rosa Sorribas, info@crianzanatural.com). You can purchase LadyCup through [http://es.ladyteen.eu/ LadyTeen] or [http://www.copasmenstruales.com/ Copas Menstruales]. It's unclear if there are any registered MoonCup sellers | You'll be able to find pads and tampons (with or without applicator) in supermarkets. As for menstrual cups, there is one registered seller of DivaCup in Spain: [http://www.crianzanatural.com Crianza Natural S.L.], Tel:, +34936452369, Contact: Rosa Sorribas, info@crianzanatural.com). You can purchase LadyCup through [http://es.ladyteen.eu/ LadyTeen] or [http://www.copasmenstruales.com/ Copas Menstruales]. It's unclear if there are any registered MoonCup sellers. | ||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||
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From 1800-1985, abortion was practically illegal in Spain. Beginning in 1983 and continuing into 1985, Spain began introducing laws that liberalized abortion restrictions. Under these new laws, women could receive abortions under special circumstances, including endangerment to life of woman, endangerment to the fetus, or cases of rape or incest. It also specified the criteria under which abortion clinics must operate, including number of staff and the creation of a commission that oversaw all clinics. In 1986, it was ruled that all voluntary abortions must be reported to the national health authorities by the Ministry of Health of each Autonomous Community, which was done after receiving proper paperwork from relevant physicians. Furthermore, all hospitals and clinics that performed abortions, as stipulated in 1986, must keep confidential records of these abortions, including forms authorizing the woman's consent.<ref>[http://www.un.org/esa/population/publications/abortion/profiles.htm UN Report: Spain, Abortion Policies]</ref> | From 1800-1985, abortion was practically illegal in Spain. Beginning in 1983 and continuing into 1985, Spain began introducing laws that liberalized abortion restrictions. Under these new laws, women could receive abortions under special circumstances, including endangerment to life of woman, endangerment to the fetus, or cases of rape or incest. It also specified the criteria under which abortion clinics must operate, including number of staff and the creation of a commission that oversaw all clinics. In 1986, it was ruled that all voluntary abortions must be reported to the national health authorities by the Ministry of Health of each Autonomous Community, which was done after receiving proper paperwork from relevant physicians. Furthermore, all hospitals and clinics that performed abortions, as stipulated in 1986, must keep confidential records of these abortions, including forms authorizing the woman's consent.<ref>[http://www.un.org/esa/population/publications/abortion/profiles.htm UN Report: Spain, Abortion Policies]</ref> | ||
In 1991, the Spanish Supreme Court first sanctioned abortion on social grounds after throwing out a case against a married couple who had sought out and received an abortion. However, at that time, the court's decision did not change the laws. | In 1991, the Spanish Supreme Court first sanctioned abortion on social grounds after throwing out a case against a married couple who had sought out and received an abortion. However, at that time, the court's decision did not change the laws. It was only in 2010 that Spain passed the Organic Law 2/2010. This law aligned Spain with the sexual and reproductive rights established by the World Health Organization (WHO). Under these changes, a woman is free to receive abortion during her first 14 weeks of pregnancy, and no third party involvement is required.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abortion_in_Spain Abortion in Spain]</ref> After the first trimester, she may receive an abortion under special circumstances (see first paragraph of this section for details). In 2013, Spanish lawmakers challenged abortion law when the cabinet approved a draft law that prohibited abortion, except in cases of rape. This was struck down in September 2014 due to lack of government consensus. | ||
Today, both medical and surgical abortion are available in Spain. However, statistics point to surgical abortion being much more popular with only 4% of induced abortions being done medically (i.e. with pills or medications). | Today, both medical and surgical abortion are available in Spain. However, statistics point to surgical abortion being much more popular with only 4% of induced abortions being done medically (i.e. with pills or medications). | ||
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====Clinics in Barcelona==== | ====Clinics in Barcelona==== | ||
* Centro Casanovas: | * [https://www.centromedicoaragon.com Centro Médico Aragón]: Viladomat 158, 08015 Barcelona, Tel.: 934 529 930 , citas@centromedicoaragon.com | ||
* [http://www.tutormedica.com Agrupación Tutor Medica]: Clínica D´Ara, | * Centro Casanovas: Calabria 79, 08015 Barcelona, Tel.: 934 269 734, cli.casanova@gmail.com | ||
* [http://www.emece.es Clínica E.M.E.C.E]: | * [http://www.tutormedica.com Agrupación Tutor Medica]: Clínica D´Ara, Berguedà, 17-19, 08029 Barcelona, Tel.: 934 192 626, info@tutormedica.com | ||
* [http://www.ginetec.es Instituto Ginetec]: | * [http://www.emece.es Clínica E.M.E.C.E]: Calle Angl. 39 Bis., O8017 Barcelona, 932 033 038, 932 052 772 | ||
* [http://www.centremediclescorts.es | * [http://www.ginetec.es Instituto Ginetec]: Calle Esproncesa 346, O8027 Barcelona, 933 493 838, 934 083 863 | ||
* [http://www.cgsants.es Clínica Ginecológica Sants]: | * [http://www.centremediclescorts.es Centro Médico Les Corts]: Calle Nicaragua 128-130 bajos, O8029 Barcelona, 934 308 708, 934 302 701 | ||
* [http://www.clinicadalmases.es Clínica Dalmases]: | * [http://www.cgsants.es Clínica Ginecológica Sants]: Calle Roger 23, bajos, O8028 Barcelona, 933 390 136, 934 908 471 | ||
* [http://www.clinicadalmases.es Clínica Dalmases]: Calle Dalmases 34 Torre, O8017 Barcelona, 93 417 0952, 93 212 8038 | |||
====General Spanish Resources==== | ====General Spanish Resources==== | ||
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* [http://www.acaive.com/clinicas/ Asociacion de clinicas acreditadas para la interrupcion del embarazo] | * [http://www.acaive.com/clinicas/ Asociacion de clinicas acreditadas para la interrupcion del embarazo] | ||
* [http://www.aborto.com/ Aborto.com] | * [http://www.aborto.com/ Aborto.com] | ||
* [http://www.clinicasabortos.com/ ClinicasAbortos.com] | * [http://www.clinicasabortos.com/ ClinicasAbortos.com] | ||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||
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==List of Additional Resources== | ==List of Additional Resources== | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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