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PRESENTATION <br />
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As the capital of Vietnam, Hanoi has many women's health resources. Contraceptives, including emergency contraceptives, are legal and do not require a prescription. There are a plethora of pharmacies throughout the city though you may struggle to find certain international brands. Since the 1960s, the North Vietnamese government has advocated family planning -- and, after reunification in 1975, family planning policies extended throughout the country. There is a 2-child policy that has remained in place for decades, although this policy seems to be on its way out (Note: It may have been removed in 2015... waiting for confirmation). Nowadays in Vietnam, you can get STI tests at many hospitals and clinics. However, if you're a foreigner or don't speak Vietnamese, it's recommended that you visit an international facility (list of such facilities below). You can find both pads and tampons, typically without applicators (like OB), at many markets and stores. Furthermore, abortion is fully legal for up to 22 weeks of pregnancy, and there are no known restrictions related to age or reasons. Due to its high prevalence, Vietnam has been called the "abortion capital" of Asia, a title that has also been given to [[China]]. You will find that both surgical and medical abortion options are available, and there are many resources, including international organizations like Marie Stopes, that can help you identify the appropriate services. To receive a more generalized and comprehensive view of health care in Vietnam, we recommend that you visit the [[Vietnam]] country page.<br />
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==Contraception (Birth Control)==<br />
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===Laws & Social Stigmas===<br />
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Birth control pills and condoms are legal and widely accessible in Vietnam. No prescription is required. It is estimated that 73%-75% of Vietnamese women (of reproductive age) use some form of birth control.<ref>[http://www.dktinternational.org/country-programs/vietnam/ DKT International: Vietnam]</ref> Typically, you'll be able to find oral contraceptive pills, IUDs, injectables (Depo Provera) and Implanon. The most commonly used forms of modern contraceptives tend to be IUDs and condoms. However, it is estimated that approximately 54% of Vietnamese women use modern methods of birth control; the remaining percentage use older methods, like withdrawal, the rhythm method or periodic abstinence.<ref>[https://www.guttmacher.org/about/journals/ipsrh/2002/12/accessibility-and-use-contraceptives-vietnam Accessibility and Use of Contraceptives in Vietnam]</ref><br />
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Since 1963, Vietnam has had some form of population control. This began under the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (North Vietnam), when the government advocated capping families at two to three children. After reunification of Vietnam in 1975 under the communist government, family planning policies extended throughout the country. Ultimately, a 2-Child Policy was implemented in 1983. During the 1980s, the Vietnamese government provides incentives for those who followed the policy, like contraceptive availability, and those who did not, like enforcing penalties. The government also took cue from the Chinese government's stance by encouraging its citizens to get married later and to space out children 3-5 years apart. This policy is currently being reconsidered but seems to remain in place.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Two-child_policy Wikipedia: Two-child Policy]</ref><br />
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Despite widespread contraceptive use in Vietnam, there is limited knowledge of all methods. According to one study in the late 1990s: "Several contraceptive methods, such as the pill and the condom, are not widely used even in urban areas, where they are easily obtainable. A study on oral contraceptives in Vietnam indicated that the major reason women who had used modern contraceptive methods had never used the pill was that they did not know about the method. If this lack of information is the result of the strong campaigns conducted in Vietnam in the 1980s to promote IUD use and in the mid-1990s to promote sterilization, contraceptive use depends not only on availability but also on the intensity of promotion. Thus, along with availability of contraceptives, access to information on individual methods could reduce the bias in Vietnam toward urban areas and toward IUD and traditional contraceptive use."<ref>[https://www.guttmacher.org/about/journals/ipsrh/2002/12/accessibility-and-use-contraceptives-vietnam Accessibility and Use of Contraceptives in Vietnam]</ref><br />
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===What to Get & Where to Get It===<br />
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[[File:Contraceptivefilmvietnam.jpg|300px | thumb|left|'''Spermicide found in Hanoi pharmacy (Hoan Kiem district)''']]<br />
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* For birth control pills (oral contraceptives), you can buy them at the many pharmacies (called "nha thuoc") throughout Hanoi. The word for birth control is Vietnamese is "thuốc tránh thai" (how to pronounce it: thwork chanh tide). Some of the reported brands include HN Choice, Rigevidon, Marvelon, Microgynon. There are also many generic or Vietnamese brands in Hanoi pharmacies, and most medications appear to be made in Vietnam or India. <br />
* Nuvaring is not available Vietnam. We asked many pharmacies -- and none of them carried Nuvaring. <br />
* You can buy vaginal contraceptive film, which is very similar to spermicide, under the brand name "VCF." <br />
* For IUDs, you can go to [http://www.internationalsos.com/ International SOS]:, they have the Mirena IUD at an all inclusive (consultation as well) cost of $370, they also have quite a selection of birth control pills including Yaz, Marvelon, Mercilon, Rigevidon, Diane 35 and Embevin 28. The prices for these oral contraceptives range from a minimum of $2 to a maximum of $16.<br />
*[http://www.vietnammedicalpractice.com/ Family Medical Practice]: Normal IUD insertion is $142 USD, IUD insertion with Mirena is $351 USD. If you want a non-hormonal IUD, that is also available (but it's not Paragard) for an addition $20. Note that the consultation fee ($95) is not included in the general fee. There may be additional costs for tests or medications. For the procedure, they don't have equipment for local anesthesia on the cervix, but they can give painkillers 30-60 minutes before insertion of IUDs. They may also be able to prescribe Misopostrol on the evening before insertion to facilitate the procedure.<br />
* Another option for IUDS is Hong Ngoc Hospital (near Truc Bach Lake in Ba Dinh). They charge 1.6 million VND for removal (not sure about cost for insertion, but it's probably cheaper than Family Medical Practice).<br />
* For contraceptives implants, you can get Implanon insertion at [http://www.vietnammedicalpractice.com/ Family Medical Practice] for $295 USD or at the [http://en.hfh.com.vn/ French Hospital] for about 5 million VND.<br />
* For the contraceptive patch, you can get it at [http://www.vietnammedicalpractice.com/ Family Medical Practice] for about $18-20/month.<br />
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If you want specialized brands that are not found in most pharmacies, here's a list of pharmacies that have wider selection:<br />
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* Nguyễn Luận Pharmacy: This pharmacy has been recommended by a few people; they have some English-speaking staff. Address: 3 Trang Thi street, Hoan Kiem District. Phone: 04 3826 8644. Hours: 8 am-6 pm.<br />
* Liên Mai: 625 hoàng hoa thám. <br />
* Mega 31: Address: 31 Láng Hạ _ Ba Đình _ Hà Nội, Ba Đình, Hà Nội, Phone: 04 6255 2255, Hours: 7:30AM–7:30PM<br />
* "I have found stuff I couldn't find elsewhere at a pharmacy on Tran Huy Lieu off of Giang Vo. It is on the left heading towards the lake and appears to serve many Russian (or at least Eastern Bloc) customers."<ref>[http://tnhvietnam.xemzi.com/en/aska/answers/qid/9629 Big Pharmacy? - Answers for Hanoi]</ref><br />
* Try to contact [http://www.mariestopes.org.vn/ Marie Stopes Vietnam] - check to see if they have more options<br />
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===Costs===<br />
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For Depo, it's reported that the Hanoi Family Program does it for 300,000 dong. Supposedly, the French Vietnamese hospital does it for 7 million dong. For IUD, you can expect to pay between $100-$400.<br />
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==Emergency Contraception (Morning After Pill)==<br />
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===Laws & Social Stigmas===<br />
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In Vietnam, emergency contraception is available directly from pharmacists without a prescription. There appears to be no age restrictions. However, if you want to purchase certain EC brands, like ella, Ciel EC and Mifestad 10 you may need a prescription.<ref>[http://www.cecinfo.org/country-by-country-information/status-availability-database/countries/vietnam/ EC Status and Availability: Vietnam]</ref><br />
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Generally, Vietnamese pharmacists support EC usage but lack proper understanding of its usage and side effects. According to one study: "A series of focus group discussions and in-depth interviews conducted in 1995-96 with hospital-based family planning workers from Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam, revealed widespread support for the concept of emergency contraception, but a lack of accurate information about method use. Emergency contraception was regarded as especially appropriate for rape victims, unmarried adolescents, those not in a permanent union, and perimenopausal women. Providers from eight of the nine hospital sites had heard of or used Postinor (a levonorgestrel-only regimen), while participants at seven sites were familiar with the Yuzpe regimen (ethinyl estradiol and either norgestrel or levonorgestrel) and postcoital insertion of a copper-bearing IUD. Providers typically learned about postcoital methods during medical school or at a continuing education seminar. However, even those aware of emergency contraception had substantial misinformation about dosages, intervals between doses, and the maximum length of time after intercourse that the regimen can be initiated. Moreover, they tended to exaggerate side effects and specify unnecessary contraindications. All participants expressed a need for more comprehensive training. Because these methods are often available from pharmacies, respondents urged that druggists be trained to counsel women about the correct use of emergency contraception and suggested that the regimens be specially packaged with clear, simple instructions."<ref>[http://www.ibisreproductivehealth.org/publications/knowledge-attitudes-about-ec-among-health-workers-ho-chi-minh Knowledge and attitudes about emergency contraception among health workers in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam]</ref><br />
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===What to Get & Where to Get It===<br />
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[[File:Victoriavietnam.jpg|300px | thumb|right|'''aseVictoria - an emergency contraceptive that can be purchased in Hanoi''']]<br />
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You can buy emergency contraception for 45,000 dong (less than $2 as of 2016) in any pharmacy. One popular brand is Victoria. Below, we have listed the main brands and types of EC available in Vietnam:<ref>[http://ec.princeton.edu/worldwide/ Princeton EC Website]</ref><br />
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''Dedicated Products / Anti-Progestin<br />
Take 1 pill within 120 hours after unprotected sex:''<br />
* Ciel EC (this is only available in Vietnam, so it seems to be a Vietnamese brand)<br />
* Mifestad 10 (this appears to be a Vietnamese brand)<br />
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''Dedicated Products / Progestin Only<br />
Take 1 pill within 120 hours after unprotected sex:''<br />
* Escapelle <br />
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''Take 2 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex:''<br />
* Postinor-2 (global brand, but here's the [http://postinor.com.vn/vi Vietnamese website for Postinor])<br />
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''Oral Contraceptives used for EC / Progestin-Estrogen Combined<br />
Note: in 28-day packs, only the first 21 pills can be used<br />
Take 2 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex and take 2 more pills 12 hours later:''<br />
* FMP<br />
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Take 4 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex and take 4 more pills 12 hours later:<br />
* Anna<br />
* Microgynon-30<br />
* Nordette<br />
* Rigevidon<br />
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===Costs===<br />
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==Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs/STDs)==<br />
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'''Important Notes - Learn about PEP and PrEP:''' If you think that you've been recently exposed to HIV (i.e. within 72 hours), seek out PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis). It's a month-long treatment to prevent HIV infection after exposure, and it may be available in your city. Take PEP as soon as possible. For more information, click [https://www.aids.gov/hiv-aids-basics/prevention/reduce-your-risk/post-exposure-prophylaxis/ here]. If you are at risk of HIV exposure, seek out PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis). It's a daily oral pill that can prevent HIV infection before exposure. To learn more about PrEP, click [http://www.whatisprep.org/ here].<br />
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===Laws & Social Stigmas===<br />
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'''Note''': "There is a decree requiring HIV positives to report to the immigration officer. However, the ordinance is not applied. None of my friends have ever declared their condition. Therefore, we don't know what would happen if somebody would actually do it!"<ref>[http://www.hivtravel.org/Default.aspx?PageId=143&CountryCode=VN VIETNAM - REGULATIONS ON ENTRY, STAY AND RESIDENCE FOR PLHIV]</ref><br />
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There are no known travel restrictions or requirements attached to any STI, including HIV, in Vietnam. For foreigners seeking work, especially teaching, there are some reports of schools asking for health checks (especially agencies that recruit from public ones). However, health checks are not required by authorities in order to receive a work permit. <br />
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Today, there is no conclusive data on STI rate in Vietnam, with estimated infection rates ranging from 300,000 to 2 million annually.<ref>[http://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/plastic-bag-is-the-new-condom-vietnamese-injured-after-strange-safe-sex-practice-3468256.html Plastic bag is the new condom? Vietnamese injured after strange safe sex practice]</ref><br />
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In Vietnam, HIV testing began in 1988.<ref>[https://ethnomed.org/clinical/communicable-diseases/hiv-std-infection HIV/STD Infection in Vietnamese and Vietnamese Americans]</ref> The first reported positive result came in 1990. Throughout the 1990s, HIV rates began to raise. Although infection rates in Vietnam were low overall, the female sex worker (FSW) and injection drug user (IDU) communities began to experience substantially increased infection rates. In 2002, a study of 400 female sex workers (FSW) in Hanoi found that 12% were HIV+ and 17% were infected syphilis, 3.8% with chlamydia and 6.3% with gonorrhea. The study concluded: "Vietnam is in a critical period. HIV is spreading rapidly among the risk groups, but the country can prevent a widespread epidemic if it acts quickly. The country must take the opportunity to act wisely and to make sound decisions. Strategies to reduce HIV in FSWs should include reduction of stigmatization, reduction of sharing drug paraphernalia, promotion of nonstigmatizing voluntary counseling and testing, and aggressive marketing and promotion of condoms. To achieve these goals, the government should adopt a multisectoral response that includes other government agencies, nongovernment organizations, and the vulnerable populations."<ref>[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2908502/ HIV Infection and Risk Characteristics Among Female Sex Workers in Hanoi, Vietnam]</ref><br />
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For people living with HIV in Vietnam, lack of government funding and social stigma are harsh realities. The majority of HIV/AIDS program funding (70%) comes from international organizations with only about 13% coming from the Vietnamese government. There is also a shortage of health workers with only 1300 in 2011. And there is also social stigma. "Social stigma against HIV/AIDS patients presents a major obstacle to contain HIV/AIDS. HIV/AIDS patients are treated unequally in the hospitals and denied employment. Children with HIV are not welcomed in school. In 2009, parents in Ho Chi Minh City forced officials to expel children with HIV.[9] Discrimination thus discourages people to go for screening or to take medication in fear of revealing their HIV status."<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HIV/AIDS_in_Vietnam HIV/AIDS in Vietnam]</ref><br />
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===What to Get & Where to Get It===<br />
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Regarding HPV, Vietnam has a vaccination pilot program in place.<br />
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There is no PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) in Vietnam. The closest country that appears to have this is [[Thailand]].<br />
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There seems to be PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis) in Vietnam: According to UNAIDS: " In such cases, there is PEP at some private clinics if the person can afford, such as the Family Medical Practice clinics in Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City."<ref>[http://unaids.org.vn/en/frequently-asked-questions/ Frequently Asked Questions: Vietnam]</ref> Furthermore, "Mylan Pharmaceuticals donated a supply of tenofovir/emtricitabine tablets to provide free post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) after high-risk sexual exposure to HIV in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City."<ref>[http://carmah.vn/partners.html Carmah]</ref><br />
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====Testing Facilities====<br />
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* International SOS Clinic in Hanoi administers tests for HIV, STIs, hepatitis. They should have health care providers that speak foreign languages. Address: 51 Xuan Dieu (behind Fraser Suites), Tay Ho Quang An, Hanoi, Vietnam. Tel: +84 4 3934 0666 Email: infovn@internationalsos.com<br />
*[https://www.vietnammedicalpractice.com/en/contact-us/hanoi.html Family Medical Practice Hanoi]: Tests STIs including HIV and hepatitis. Does rapid tests. Also has access to PEP. Address: 298 I Kim Ma Street, Van Phuc Compound, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi, Vietnam, Tel: +84 4 3843 0748, Fax: +84 4 3846 1750, Email: hanoi@vietnammedicalpractice.com<br />
* Sexual Health Clinic, Hanoi Medical University: Mainly aims for research subjects but they do administer tests, if you know someone there or have been recommended. Address: Room 605, Building A1, Hanoi Medical University, No.1, Ton That Tung Street, Hanoi, Vietnam<br />
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====Support====<br />
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There are no known specific HIV treatment centers in Vietnam. But here are some resources in Hanoi and Vietnam:<br />
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* Ford Foundation: Phone: 976 0164 , Fax: 976 0163 , E-mail: l.messersmith@fordfound.org, Contact person: Lisa Messersmith (Programme Officer) <br />
* NGO Resource Centre: Phone: 832 8570, Fax: 832 8611, E-mail: NGOCentr@netnam.org.vn, Contact person: Michelle Brown (Co-Director) <br />
* Ho Chi Minh City AIDS Committee: 4b Ngo Van Nam - Q1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Phone +84 8 822 6675, Contact person: Jamie Uhrig (freelance consultant) , E-mail: jamie@hcmc.netnam.vn<br />
* Family Health International (FHI): Works to strengthen governmental response to HIV/AIDS, expand prevention and education programs and support community-based care for people living with HIV/AIDS.<br />
* Institute for Social Development Studies (ISDS): Conducts research, advocacy, information dissemination efforts and trainings in gender, sexuality, social development and health.<br />
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'''Important Note:''' Avoid self-diagnosing or seeking treatment (before diagnosis) at a pharmacy. According to one study: "Even though 74% (51 of 69) of pharmacists and drug sellers know that they should not treat STD patients, in fact 84% (250 of 297) did treat. When they did treat, no one gave the correct combination of drugs for treatment by the syndromic approach, as only 12% (36 of 297) gave tetracycline or doxycycline, and of those who sold them no one gave them for a sufficient number of days. Quinolones were by far the most common drug given but are not recommended by the Vietnam Institute of Venereology..."<ref>[http://sti.bmj.com/content/76/4/299.full STD management by private pharmacies in Hanoi: practice and knowledge of drug sellers]</ref><br />
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===Costs===<br />
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==Medications & Vaccines==<br />
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===Laws & Social Stigmas===<br />
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[[File:Pharmacy hue vietnam.jpg|400px | thumb|right|'''Pharmacy in Hue, Vietnam''']]<br />
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For a long time, Vietnam (along with many other Southeast Asian countries) was known as place where you could buy virtually any medication or antibiotic over the counter. In Vietnam, this is no longer the case. Antibiotics and stronger medications are more strictly regulated at pharmacies. However, you will still find some pharmacies that are more lenient in their sales. Remember that some pharmacies focus on "herbal" or traditional medicine, meaning that they do not carry modern pharmaceutical products. Other pharmacies do carry modern products, but they may sell medications that are inauthentic (i.e. incorrect or sugar-pill like medicine) or expired. Try to visit pharmacies that you know or trust, or that someone who has experience in a Vietnamese city recommends. Overall, Vietnamese pharmacists speak very little English. So it is recommended to know that name of the medication you need in advance or to bring a translation device.<br />
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Note: While this is an unverified, a Hanoi pharmacist has told us that yeast infections in Vietnam are fairly common due to the low-quality tap water. When women wash or douche themselves with the water, they may develop yeast infections. While this cannot be entirely avoided, it's something to remember.<br />
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===What to Get & Where to Get It===<br />
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[[File:Canestenvietnam.jpg|300px | thumb|left|'''Canesten - yeast infection medication, which requires that you insert pills vaginally''']]<br />
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* For details on PrEP and PEP, visit the "Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs/STDs)" section of this page<br />
* If you have a yeast infection, try to say "Nhiễm nấm âm đạo" (can someone confirm if this is correct?). If you go to a pharmacy, you can ask for "Canesten." This is basically the Asian version of Monistat. Note that you may receive a pill version, which means you have to insert pills into your vagina through an insertion device. The pills need to actually dissolve inside of you and, if they're clumpy at all, the pills may not work. So the pharmacists may also recommend that you buy some sort of vaginal lubricant/cleaner that will help dissolve and clean out the pills.<br />
* If you have a urinary tract infection (UTI), you can try to say "nhiễm trùng đường tiết niệu," though we're not sure if this is accurate (can someone confirm?). If you go to a pharmacy, you may be given Midasol. But first confirm that you have a UTI before you proceed with medication.<br />
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Facilities to Visit for Medications & Vaccines: <br />
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* [https://www.vietnammedicalpractice.com/en/contact-us/hanoi.html Family Medical Practice Hanoi]: Tends to have more international selection of medications and accommodates foreigners. 298 I Kim Ma Street, Van Phuc Compound, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi, Vietnam. Tel: +84 4 3843 0748. Fax: +84 4 3846 1750. Email: hanoi@vietnammedicalpractice.com.<br />
* [http://www.internationalsos.com International SOS Clinic]: Has a well-equipped pharmacy with mostly imported medicines and a few locally sourced. <br />
Address: 51 Xuan Dieu (behind Frasers Suites), Tay Ho, Quang An, Hanoi, Vietnam. Tel: +84 4 3934 0666 Email: infovn@internationalsos.com<br />
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==Menstruation==<br />
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===Laws & Social Stigmas===<br />
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There is little social stigma attached to menstruation in Vietnam, where both pads and tampons are available. But there is not yet widespread knowledge of alternative menstrual products, like menstrual cups or menstrual underwear. The country does not have a massive range of international or foreign brands, so these products are not yet on Vietnam's radar. But this could easily change in the coming years as the economy grows and the government continues to ease restrictions on foreign investment.<br />
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===What to Get & Where to Get It===<br />
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* You should be able to find pads and tampons without applicators (e.g. OB) at many stores in Hanoi. In mini-markets, like VinMart, you'll definitely be able to find pads. At Circle K (mini-market chain), there seems to be non-applicator tampons (Tampax and Helen Harper). <br />
* If you want a wider selection of tampons, it's recommended to check out grocery stores or larger convenience stores. In particular, you should check out L's Place, Circle K, the pharmacy in Syrena Shopping Center and Vinmart in Times City (carries some Japanese tampons).<br />
* One of the biggest stores (a hyper-store, actually) in Hanoi is called Big-C Supermarket; it has a few locations in the city and seems to sell virtually everything. <br />
* As a warning, some (not all) tampons in Hanoi may be scented -- so check the labeling if you want scent-free. <br />
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* If you're interested in menstrual cups, here are some resources to check out in Vietnam:<br />
** [http://www.lintimate.com Lintimate] is a social enterprise that officially distributes US-made FDA-approved menstrual cups (otherwise known as [http://www.lintimate.com cốc nguyệt san] in Vietnamese) under their flagship brand - Lincup. This is the only menstrual cup distributor that qualifies to enter pharmacies in Vietnam. They have a 24/7 hotline with english speaking operator: 091 151 2091 and can also be contacted via Lintimate's official Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/lintimate. Email: info@lintimate.net<br />
** [https://www.facebook.com/MelunaVietnam/ Meluna Vietnam]: They sell Meluna menstrual cups for 590,000 VND with free shipping (as of Feb 2017). You should contact them via Facebook for details or call 090 482 28 83. They're very responsive to messages.<br />
** [http://cocnguyetsan.com/sibell-cup.hml Si-bell cup] (soft cup from France - official retailer), get 2 free sterilising tablets. HOTLINE: 090 208 3098.<br />
** Lunette cup (semi hard cup from Finland-offical retailer): "I went to their company to see the cup and asked few questions, they seemed really professional about everything. They also gave me 2 free cup wipes." [http://hoanggiatns.com Công ty TNHH MTV Thương mại và Dịch vụ Hoàng Gia], Address: Tầng 1, tòa nhà Ocean Park Building, số 1 Đào Duy Anh, Đống Đa, Hà Nội. (Thứ 2 - 6: 8h30 - 16h30)., Hotline: 0904399599, Email: info@hoanggiatns.vn<br />
** [http://www.cocnguyetsan.vn/ Coc Nguyet San]: They sell Yuuki cup, Moon cup, Meluna cup, LadyCup, DivaCup. Ms.Mai Zalo-Viber: 01689.338.135, Email: shopgoixinh@gmail.com - Skype: Maidt.vtm, Facebook: www.facebook.com/cocnguyetsan.de, Facebook: www.facebook.com/cocnguyetsanchophunu<br />
** [http://cocnguyetsaneu.com/ Coc Nguyet Saneu]: They sell Meluna cup, Yuuki cup, Lady cup, Fluer cup, EVA cup. CỐC NGUỴỆT SAN NHẬP KHẨU, Trụ Sở Chính: 105/3b An Dương Vương. Tây Hồ. Hà Nội, Hotline: 098.383.1299 - 090.171.3883, http://facebook.com/cocnguyetsaneu<br />
** [https://www.facebook.com/cocnguyetsanmooncup Coc Nguyet San MoonCup]: Give them a facebook msg or call: 0988917903<br />
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===Costs===<br />
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==Gynecological Exams==<br />
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===Laws & Social Stigmas===<br />
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===What to Get & Where to Get It===<br />
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* [http://www.internationalsos.com International SOS Clinic]: The clinic says that it "currently has a new gynaecologist from Switzerland, Dr. Damien who comes highly recommended and speaks French, English and German. Dr. Damien has built the International SOS gynaecology practice and has acquired the latest equipment with cutting edge technology that has increased their services levels drastically. They have also launched a really competitively priced maternity package that is comprehensive." Address: 51 Xuan Dieu, Tay Ho, Quang An, Hanoi, Vietnam. Tel: +84 3934 0666 E-mail: infovn@internationalsos.com<br />
* [http://www.vietnammedicalpractice.com Family Medical Practice]: Recommended gynecologist is Dr. Elizabeth Blanchi (she speaks English, French and Italian). People generally like FMP; their only issue seems to be that it can be quite expensive. Address: Van Phuc Compound, 298 Kim Ma Street, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi (down the side street that runs parallel to Kim Ma), T: (04) 3843 0748, hanoi@vietnammedicalpractice.com<br />
* [https://vinmec.com/ Vinmec Hospital]: This is considered to be perhaps the best hospital in Hanoi. You can request a translator. "There's an awesome Russian Gyne at Vinmec Hospital in Times City. I highly recommend her. Her name is Dr. Oksana Kharitonchyk." For an unscheduled appointment, you can expect to pay 800,000 VND. For a scheduled appointment, you can expect to pay 600,000 VND. Address: 458 Minh Khai, Vĩnh Tuy, Hai Bà Trưng, Hà Nội, Phone: 04 3974 3556<br />
* [http://www.hfh.com.vn French Hospital]: Primary language is French but many doctors also speak English. Cheaper than some other international clinics. Address: 1 Phuong Mai, Dong Da District, Hanoi, T: (04) 3577 1100, Emergency: (04) 3574 1111<br />
* [http://www.hongngochospital.vn Hồng Ngọc Hospital]:"Hồng Ngọc Hospital just off Cua Bac has a pretty good department. They get a translator to help with things. It's the usual amount of unpleasant, and the staff are all female. It's 200k for a check up and then you pay for additional tests etc. but they are forthcoming with pricing information and necessity." Address: 55 Yên Ninh, Trúc Bạch, Ba Dinh District, Hà Nội, Phone: 04 3927 5568. Email: info@hongngochospital.vn<br />
* [http://tokyo-clinic.tokyo/ Tokyo International Clinic]: Not sure if they do full gynaecological exams but do general exams and mammography. Speak Japanese, English and Vietnamese. Japanese and Vietnamese doctors. Tel: 04 3661 1919, Fax: 04 3661 1818 Address: 10F, Hanoi Tourist Building, 18 Ly Thuong Kiet Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, E-mail: info@tokyo-clinic.tokyo<br />
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===Costs===<br />
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==Pregnancy==<br />
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===Laws & Social Stigmas===<br />
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In Vietnam, new mothers get 4-6 months off for maternity leave with 100% of income covered.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parental_leave Wikipedia: Parental Leave]</ref> According to a 2013 Save the Children report: "Vietnam, for example, though quite poor, scored relatively well as a place for moms, in part by cutting its newborn death rate by an impressive 47 percent over 20 years."<ref>[https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2013/05/08/heres-a-map-of-the-best-and-worst-countries-to-be-a-mother/ Here’s a map of the best and worst countries to be a mother]</ref><br />
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===What to Get & Where to Get It===<br />
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Pregnancy tests are widely available at pharmacies throughout the city. Pharmacies in tourist areas most likely have someone who speaks English.<br />
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===Costs===<br />
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==Abortion==<br />
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===Laws & Social Stigmas===<br />
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[[File:Php2C2C8tAM.jpg|400px | thumb|right|'''Vinmec - an international hospital in Hanoi that provides abortion services''']]<br />
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Abortion is fully legal for up to 22 weeks of pregnancy. All reasons for an abortion, including to save the life of the woman, to preserve physical health, or mental health, rape or incest, fetal impairment, social/economic reasons, or available upon request, are all considered valid. As stated in the Law on Protection of People's Health (1989), "Women have the rights to have abortion; to receive gynecological diagnosis and treatment; and health check-up during pregnancy; and medical service when giving birth at health facilities.” There are three administrative levels that perform abortions in Vietnam, depending on the stage of the pregnancy: 1) For 6-22 weeks, central and provincial hospitals 2) 6-12 weeks, district health stations and 3) up to 6 weeks at communal health centers (and, in some cases, private clinics, if they meet certain criteria).<br />
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In Vietnam, abortion became fully legal since reunification in 1975. Since that time, and especially since the 1980s, the country has had a rather high abortion rate. Between 1982 and 1994, the abortion rates rose six-fold. In 1996, the abortion rate was 83.3 abortions per 1000 women. In 2014, it was reported that 40% of pregnancies end in abortion. As reported: "Sexual behaviour among young Vietnamese has radically transformed in the last few decades -- they have sex earlier and marry later -- but the state's old-fashioned family planning services offer little advice or suitable contraception to young, unmarried couples, experts say.As a result they suspect that abortion -- permitted up to 22 weeks and widely available, particularly at legal but largely unregulated private clinics -- is being used to prevent unwanted pregnancies more often than in other countries." <ref>[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/afp/article-2848236/Sky-high-abortions-Vietnam-family-planning-excludes-youth.html Sky-high abortions in Vietnam as family planning excludes youth]</ref><br />
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===What to Get & Where to Get It===<br />
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The abortion pill is available at [http://www.vietnammedicalpractice.com/ Family Medical Practice Vietnam]. All the doctors are Western or Western-trained. Ask for a doctor specializing in women's health. The pharmacy at the Hanoi location is located within the clinic. The appointment, ultrasound, and medicine will cost around $200 USD. Total for the pill and pain killers is about $25 USD. Very professional, clean, quick, and comfortable experience.<br />
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Here are some hospitals/clinics that provide abortions in Hanoi:<br />
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* [http://baosonhospital.com/trang-chu/ Bao Son International Hospital] - Address: 52 Nguyễn Chí Thanh, Đống Đa, Hà Nội. Phone: 091 585 0770/ 0981965115/ 043 775 7099., Email: info@hanhphuchospital.com<br />
* [http://www.vietnammedicalpractice.com/ Vietnam Family Medical Practice] - 298 I Kim Ma Street, Van Phuc Compound, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi, Vietnam, Tel: +84 4 3843 0748, Fax: +84 4 3846 1750, Email: hanoi@vietnammedicalpractice.com.<br />
* Marie Stopes International Hanoi - 2nd Floor, 1 Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street, Hai Ba Trung District, Ha Noi, Viet Nam, Tel: 00 84 4 9439860, Fax: 00 84 4 9439858<br />
* [http://www.vinmec.com/ Vinmec International Hospital] - Address: 458 Minh Khai, Vĩnh Tuy, Hai Bà Trưng, Hà Nội, Phone: 04 3974 3556<br />
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Here are some hospitals/clinics that provide abortions outside Hanoi (mostly in HCMC/Saigon):<br />
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* [http://www.fvhospital.com/ France-Vietnam Hospital] - Address: 6 Nguyen Luong Bang St., Saigon South (Phu My Hung), Dist. 7, HCMC, Tel: (08) 54 11 33 33, Fax: (08) 54 11 33 34. Email: information@fvhospital.com<br />
* [http://www.hanhphuchospital.com/ Hanh Phuc Hospital] - Hospital Address: Binh Duong Boulevard, Thuan An Town, Binh Duong Province, Vietnam. Medical Building Address: 97 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai St, District 1, HCMC, Vietnam. Tel: (84) 8) 3925 9797 Fax: (84) (8) 3925 9949 Email: saigonclinic@hanhphuchospital.com, Tel: (84) (650) 363 60 68 - Fax: (84) (650) 363 60 69<br />
* [http://www.cih.com.vn/ City International Hospital] - Address: Số 3, Đường 17A, P. Bình Trị Đông B, Q. Bình Tân, TP. Hồ Chí Minh. Phone: (848) 6280 3333 - Số Fax: (848) 6290 8800. Email: info@cih.com.vn, booking@cih.com.vn.<br />
* [http://http://www.hoalam-shangrila.com/ International Hi-Tech Healthcare Park] - 532A Kinh Duong Vuong, Binh Tri Dong B ward, Binh Tan District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Tel: +84 8 62661188, Fax: +84 8 62661199, Email: enquiry@hoalam-shangrila.com<br />
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===Costs===<br />
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==Advocacy & Counseling==<br />
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===Laws & Social Stigmas===<br />
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===What to Get & Where to Get It===<br />
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* Peace House Project Hanoi: Helps survivors of human trafficking. Click on [http://www.cwd.vn/en/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=103:thong-cao-bao-chi-d-an-ngoi-nha-binh-yen-h-tr-phc-hi-nang-cao-quyn-nng-va-tai-hoa-nhp-cng-ng-cho-cac-nn-nhan-b-mua-ban-tr-v&catid=27:tin-tuc&Itemid=194 this article] for details<br />
* [https://www.bluedragon.org/ Blue Dragon Children's Foundation]: PO Box 297, International Post Office, Hanoi, Vietnam | Phone +84 4 3717 0544 | Email: info@bdcf.org<br />
* [https://shelterasia.org/csaga-vietnam/ CSAGA Vietnam]: "Center for Studies and Applied Sciences in Gender – Family – Women and Adolescent (CSAGA) is a non-governmental, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the rights of women and children who are vulnerable to violence and discrimination in Vietnam during the last 12 years."<br />
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===Costs===<br />
At Family Medical Practice, the abortion pill costs include: a Doctor's fee, ultrasound fee, plus the prescription for the two pills you will need. The Doctor's fee is $75-95USD, ultrasound fee is $66USD, and the two pills together are $34USD. If you do not know your blood type, there may be an additional $16USD fee for a blood draw. All of this information, is as of 01/2017.<br />
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==List of Additional Resources==<br />
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* [http://www.hanoi-iwc.com/ Hanoi International Women's Club]: "IWC is a modern, diverse and international group run entirely by volunteers. We have over 400 members of all ages, backgrounds and walks of life from nearly 70 countries. Most of our members are women but we welcome men. We know what it’s like to arrive in a new country for the first time so we aim to offer support, advice and friendship to help you settle in." Email: contact@hanoi-iwc.com<br />
* [http://theintimateinitiative.com/ The Intimate Initiative]: "A new and exciting social enterprise that promotes sexual health education and gender equality in Vietnam." <br />
* Center for Studies and Applied Sciences in Gender-Family-Women and Adolescent (CSAGA): CSAGA addresses domestic violence, child abuse, drug addiction and family planning through free counseling programs, public education and research initiatives. E-mail: tinhcamlinhtam@fpt.vn<br />
* [http://www.popcouncil.org/ Population Council]: The Population Council's mission is to conduct research on reproductive health and contraceptive choice. Has presence in Vietnam.<br />
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==References==<br />
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'''OVERVIEW''' <br />
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As the capital of Vietnam, Hanoi has many women's health resources. Contraceptives, including emergency contraceptives, are legal and do not require a prescription. There are a plethora of pharmacies throughout the city though you may struggle to find certain international brands. Since the 1960s, the North Vietnamese government has advocated family planning -- and, after reunification in 1975, family planning policies extended throughout the country. There is a 2-child policy that has remained in place for decades, although this policy seems to be on its way out (Note: It may have been removed in 2015... waiting for confirmation). Nowadays in Vietnam, you can get STI tests at many hospitals and clinics. However, if you're a foreigner or don't speak Vietnamese, it's recommended that you visit an international facility (list of such facilities below). You can find both pads and tampons, typically without applicators (like OB), at many markets and stores. Furthermore, abortion is fully legal for up to 22 weeks of pregnancy, and there are no known restrictions related to age or reasons. Due to its high prevalence, Vietnam has been called the "abortion capital" of Asia, a title that has also been given to [[China]]. You will find that both surgical and medical abortion options are available, and there are many resources, including international organizations like Marie Stopes, that can help you identify the appropriate services. To receive a more generalized and comprehensive view of health care in Vietnam, we recommend that you visit the [[Vietnam]] country page.<br />
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==Contraception (Birth Control)==<br />
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===Laws & Social Stigmas===<br />
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Birth control pills and condoms are legal and widely accessible in Vietnam. No prescription is required. It is estimated that 73%-75% of Vietnamese women (of reproductive age) use some form of birth control.<ref>[http://www.dktinternational.org/country-programs/vietnam/ DKT International: Vietnam]</ref> Typically, you'll be able to find oral contraceptive pills, IUDs, injectables (Depo Provera) and Implanon. The most commonly used forms of modern contraceptives tend to be IUDs and condoms. However, it is estimated that approximately 54% of Vietnamese women use modern methods of birth control; the remaining percentage use older methods, like withdrawal, the rhythm method or periodic abstinence.<ref>[https://www.guttmacher.org/about/journals/ipsrh/2002/12/accessibility-and-use-contraceptives-vietnam Accessibility and Use of Contraceptives in Vietnam]</ref><br />
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Since 1963, Vietnam has had some form of population control. This began under the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (North Vietnam), when the government advocated capping families at two to three children. After reunification of Vietnam in 1975 under the communist government, family planning policies extended throughout the country. Ultimately, a 2-Child Policy was implemented in 1983. During the 1980s, the Vietnamese government provides incentives for those who followed the policy, like contraceptive availability, and those who did not, like enforcing penalties. The government also took cue from the Chinese government's stance by encouraging its citizens to get married later and to space out children 3-5 years apart. This policy is currently being reconsidered but seems to remain in place.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Two-child_policy Wikipedia: Two-child Policy]</ref><br />
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Despite widespread contraceptive use in Vietnam, there is limited knowledge of all methods. According to one study in the late 1990s: "Several contraceptive methods, such as the pill and the condom, are not widely used even in urban areas, where they are easily obtainable. A study on oral contraceptives in Vietnam indicated that the major reason women who had used modern contraceptive methods had never used the pill was that they did not know about the method. If this lack of information is the result of the strong campaigns conducted in Vietnam in the 1980s to promote IUD use and in the mid-1990s to promote sterilization, contraceptive use depends not only on availability but also on the intensity of promotion. Thus, along with availability of contraceptives, access to information on individual methods could reduce the bias in Vietnam toward urban areas and toward IUD and traditional contraceptive use."<ref>[https://www.guttmacher.org/about/journals/ipsrh/2002/12/accessibility-and-use-contraceptives-vietnam Accessibility and Use of Contraceptives in Vietnam]</ref><br />
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===What to Get & Where to Get It===<br />
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[[File:Contraceptivefilmvietnam.jpg|300px | thumb|left|'''Spermicide found in Hanoi pharmacy (Hoan Kiem district)''']]<br />
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* For birth control pills (oral contraceptives), you can buy them at the many pharmacies (called "nha thuoc") throughout Hanoi. The word for birth control is Vietnamese is "thuốc tránh thai" (how to pronounce it: thwork chanh tide). Some of the reported brands include HN Choice, Rigevidon, Marvelon, Microgynon. There are also many generic or Vietnamese brands in Hanoi pharmacies, and most medications appear to be made in Vietnam or India. <br />
* Nuvaring is not available Vietnam. We asked many pharmacies -- and none of them carried Nuvaring. <br />
* You can buy vaginal contraceptive film, which is very similar to spermicide, under the brand name "VCF." <br />
* For IUDs, you can go to [http://www.internationalsos.com/ International SOS]:, they have the Mirena IUD at an all inclusive (consultation as well) cost of $370, they also have quite a selection of birth control pills including Yaz, Marvelon, Mercilon, Rigevidon, Diane 35 and Embevin 28. The prices for these oral contraceptives range from a minimum of $2 to a maximum of $16.<br />
*[http://www.vietnammedicalpractice.com/ Family Medical Practice]: Normal IUD insertion is $142 USD, IUD insertion with Mirena is $351 USD. If you want a non-hormonal IUD, that is also available (but it's not Paragard) for an addition $20. Note that the consultation fee ($95) is not included in the general fee. There may be additional costs for tests or medications. For the procedure, they don't have equipment for local anesthesia on the cervix, but they can give painkillers 30-60 minutes before insertion of IUDs. They may also be able to prescribe Misopostrol on the evening before insertion to facilitate the procedure.<br />
* Another option for IUDS is Hong Ngoc Hospital (near Truc Bach Lake in Ba Dinh). They charge 1.6 million VND for removal (not sure about cost for insertion, but it's probably cheaper than Family Medical Practice).<br />
* For contraceptives implants, you can get Implanon insertion at [http://www.vietnammedicalpractice.com/ Family Medical Practice] for $295 USD or at the [http://en.hfh.com.vn/ French Hospital] for about 5 million VND.<br />
* For the contraceptive patch, you can get it at [http://www.vietnammedicalpractice.com/ Family Medical Practice] for about $18-20/month.<br />
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If you want specialized brands that are not found in most pharmacies, here's a list of pharmacies that have wider selection:<br />
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* Nguyễn Luận Pharmacy: This pharmacy has been recommended by a few people; they have some English-speaking staff. Address: 3 Trang Thi street, Hoan Kiem District. Phone: 04 3826 8644. Hours: 8 am-6 pm.<br />
* Liên Mai: 625 hoàng hoa thám. <br />
* Mega 31: Address: 31 Láng Hạ _ Ba Đình _ Hà Nội, Ba Đình, Hà Nội, Phone: 04 6255 2255, Hours: 7:30AM–7:30PM<br />
* "I have found stuff I couldn't find elsewhere at a pharmacy on Tran Huy Lieu off of Giang Vo. It is on the left heading towards the lake and appears to serve many Russian (or at least Eastern Bloc) customers."<ref>[http://tnhvietnam.xemzi.com/en/aska/answers/qid/9629 Big Pharmacy? - Answers for Hanoi]</ref><br />
* Try to contact [http://www.mariestopes.org.vn/ Marie Stopes Vietnam] - check to see if they have more options<br />
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===Costs===<br />
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For Depo, it's reported that the Hanoi Family Program does it for 300,000 dong. Supposedly, the French Vietnamese hospital does it for 7 million dong. For IUD, you can expect to pay between $100-$400.<br />
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==Emergency Contraception (Morning After Pill)==<br />
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===Laws & Social Stigmas===<br />
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In Vietnam, emergency contraception is available directly from pharmacists without a prescription. There appears to be no age restrictions. However, if you want to purchase certain EC brands, like ella, Ciel EC and Mifestad 10 you may need a prescription.<ref>[http://www.cecinfo.org/country-by-country-information/status-availability-database/countries/vietnam/ EC Status and Availability: Vietnam]</ref><br />
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Generally, Vietnamese pharmacists support EC usage but lack proper understanding of its usage and side effects. According to one study: "A series of focus group discussions and in-depth interviews conducted in 1995-96 with hospital-based family planning workers from Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam, revealed widespread support for the concept of emergency contraception, but a lack of accurate information about method use. Emergency contraception was regarded as especially appropriate for rape victims, unmarried adolescents, those not in a permanent union, and perimenopausal women. Providers from eight of the nine hospital sites had heard of or used Postinor (a levonorgestrel-only regimen), while participants at seven sites were familiar with the Yuzpe regimen (ethinyl estradiol and either norgestrel or levonorgestrel) and postcoital insertion of a copper-bearing IUD. Providers typically learned about postcoital methods during medical school or at a continuing education seminar. However, even those aware of emergency contraception had substantial misinformation about dosages, intervals between doses, and the maximum length of time after intercourse that the regimen can be initiated. Moreover, they tended to exaggerate side effects and specify unnecessary contraindications. All participants expressed a need for more comprehensive training. Because these methods are often available from pharmacies, respondents urged that druggists be trained to counsel women about the correct use of emergency contraception and suggested that the regimens be specially packaged with clear, simple instructions."<ref>[http://www.ibisreproductivehealth.org/publications/knowledge-attitudes-about-ec-among-health-workers-ho-chi-minh Knowledge and attitudes about emergency contraception among health workers in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam]</ref><br />
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===What to Get & Where to Get It===<br />
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[[File:Victoriavietnam.jpg|300px | thumb|right|'''aseVictoria - an emergency contraceptive that can be purchased in Hanoi''']]<br />
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You can buy emergency contraception for 45,000 dong (less than $2 as of 2016) in any pharmacy. One popular brand is Victoria. Below, we have listed the main brands and types of EC available in Vietnam:<ref>[http://ec.princeton.edu/worldwide/ Princeton EC Website]</ref><br />
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''Dedicated Products / Anti-Progestin<br />
Take 1 pill within 120 hours after unprotected sex:''<br />
* Ciel EC (this is only available in Vietnam, so it seems to be a Vietnamese brand)<br />
* Mifestad 10 (this appears to be a Vietnamese brand)<br />
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''Dedicated Products / Progestin Only<br />
Take 1 pill within 120 hours after unprotected sex:''<br />
* Escapelle <br />
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''Take 2 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex:''<br />
* Postinor-2 (global brand, but here's the [http://postinor.com.vn/vi Vietnamese website for Postinor])<br />
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''Oral Contraceptives used for EC / Progestin-Estrogen Combined<br />
Note: in 28-day packs, only the first 21 pills can be used<br />
Take 2 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex and take 2 more pills 12 hours later:''<br />
* FMP<br />
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Take 4 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex and take 4 more pills 12 hours later:<br />
* Anna<br />
* Microgynon-30<br />
* Nordette<br />
* Rigevidon<br />
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===Costs===<br />
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==Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs/STDs)==<br />
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'''Important Notes - Learn about PEP and PrEP:''' If you think that you've been recently exposed to HIV (i.e. within 72 hours), seek out PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis). It's a month-long treatment to prevent HIV infection after exposure, and it may be available in your city. Take PEP as soon as possible. For more information, click [https://www.aids.gov/hiv-aids-basics/prevention/reduce-your-risk/post-exposure-prophylaxis/ here]. If you are at risk of HIV exposure, seek out PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis). It's a daily oral pill that can prevent HIV infection before exposure. To learn more about PrEP, click [http://www.whatisprep.org/ here].<br />
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===Laws & Social Stigmas===<br />
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'''Note''': "There is a decree requiring HIV positives to report to the immigration officer. However, the ordinance is not applied. None of my friends have ever declared their condition. Therefore, we don't know what would happen if somebody would actually do it!"<ref>[http://www.hivtravel.org/Default.aspx?PageId=143&CountryCode=VN VIETNAM - REGULATIONS ON ENTRY, STAY AND RESIDENCE FOR PLHIV]</ref><br />
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There are no known travel restrictions or requirements attached to any STI, including HIV, in Vietnam. For foreigners seeking work, especially teaching, there are some reports of schools asking for health checks (especially agencies that recruit from public ones). However, health checks are not required by authorities in order to receive a work permit. <br />
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Today, there is no conclusive data on STI rate in Vietnam, with estimated infection rates ranging from 300,000 to 2 million annually.<ref>[http://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/plastic-bag-is-the-new-condom-vietnamese-injured-after-strange-safe-sex-practice-3468256.html Plastic bag is the new condom? Vietnamese injured after strange safe sex practice]</ref><br />
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In Vietnam, HIV testing began in 1988.<ref>[https://ethnomed.org/clinical/communicable-diseases/hiv-std-infection HIV/STD Infection in Vietnamese and Vietnamese Americans]</ref> The first reported positive result came in 1990. Throughout the 1990s, HIV rates began to raise. Although infection rates in Vietnam were low overall, the female sex worker (FSW) and injection drug user (IDU) communities began to experience substantially increased infection rates. In 2002, a study of 400 female sex workers (FSW) in Hanoi found that 12% were HIV+ and 17% were infected syphilis, 3.8% with chlamydia and 6.3% with gonorrhea. The study concluded: "Vietnam is in a critical period. HIV is spreading rapidly among the risk groups, but the country can prevent a widespread epidemic if it acts quickly. The country must take the opportunity to act wisely and to make sound decisions. Strategies to reduce HIV in FSWs should include reduction of stigmatization, reduction of sharing drug paraphernalia, promotion of nonstigmatizing voluntary counseling and testing, and aggressive marketing and promotion of condoms. To achieve these goals, the government should adopt a multisectoral response that includes other government agencies, nongovernment organizations, and the vulnerable populations."<ref>[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2908502/ HIV Infection and Risk Characteristics Among Female Sex Workers in Hanoi, Vietnam]</ref><br />
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For people living with HIV in Vietnam, lack of government funding and social stigma are harsh realities. The majority of HIV/AIDS program funding (70%) comes from international organizations with only about 13% coming from the Vietnamese government. There is also a shortage of health workers with only 1300 in 2011. And there is also social stigma. "Social stigma against HIV/AIDS patients presents a major obstacle to contain HIV/AIDS. HIV/AIDS patients are treated unequally in the hospitals and denied employment. Children with HIV are not welcomed in school. In 2009, parents in Ho Chi Minh City forced officials to expel children with HIV.[9] Discrimination thus discourages people to go for screening or to take medication in fear of revealing their HIV status."<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HIV/AIDS_in_Vietnam HIV/AIDS in Vietnam]</ref><br />
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===What to Get & Where to Get It===<br />
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Regarding HPV, Vietnam has a vaccination pilot program in place.<br />
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There is no PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) in Vietnam. The closest country that appears to have this is [[Thailand]].<br />
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There seems to be PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis) in Vietnam: According to UNAIDS: " In such cases, there is PEP at some private clinics if the person can afford, such as the Family Medical Practice clinics in Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City."<ref>[http://unaids.org.vn/en/frequently-asked-questions/ Frequently Asked Questions: Vietnam]</ref> Furthermore, "Mylan Pharmaceuticals donated a supply of tenofovir/emtricitabine tablets to provide free post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) after high-risk sexual exposure to HIV in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City."<ref>[http://carmah.vn/partners.html Carmah]</ref><br />
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====Testing Facilities====<br />
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* International SOS Clinic in Hanoi administers tests for HIV, STIs, hepatitis. They should have health care providers that speak foreign languages. Address: 51 Xuan Dieu (behind Fraser Suites), Tay Ho Quang An, Hanoi, Vietnam. Tel: +84 4 3934 0666 Email: infovn@internationalsos.com<br />
*[https://www.vietnammedicalpractice.com/en/contact-us/hanoi.html Family Medical Practice Hanoi]: Tests STIs including HIV and hepatitis. Does rapid tests. Also has access to PEP. Address: 298 I Kim Ma Street, Van Phuc Compound, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi, Vietnam, Tel: +84 4 3843 0748, Fax: +84 4 3846 1750, Email: hanoi@vietnammedicalpractice.com<br />
* Sexual Health Clinic, Hanoi Medical University: Mainly aims for research subjects but they do administer tests, if you know someone there or have been recommended. Address: Room 605, Building A1, Hanoi Medical University, No.1, Ton That Tung Street, Hanoi, Vietnam<br />
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====Support====<br />
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There are no known specific HIV treatment centers in Vietnam. But here are some resources in Hanoi and Vietnam:<br />
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* Ford Foundation: Phone: 976 0164 , Fax: 976 0163 , E-mail: l.messersmith@fordfound.org, Contact person: Lisa Messersmith (Programme Officer) <br />
* NGO Resource Centre: Phone: 832 8570, Fax: 832 8611, E-mail: NGOCentr@netnam.org.vn, Contact person: Michelle Brown (Co-Director) <br />
* Ho Chi Minh City AIDS Committee: 4b Ngo Van Nam - Q1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Phone +84 8 822 6675, Contact person: Jamie Uhrig (freelance consultant) , E-mail: jamie@hcmc.netnam.vn<br />
* Family Health International (FHI): Works to strengthen governmental response to HIV/AIDS, expand prevention and education programs and support community-based care for people living with HIV/AIDS.<br />
* Institute for Social Development Studies (ISDS): Conducts research, advocacy, information dissemination efforts and trainings in gender, sexuality, social development and health.<br />
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'''Important Note:''' Avoid self-diagnosing or seeking treatment (before diagnosis) at a pharmacy. According to one study: "Even though 74% (51 of 69) of pharmacists and drug sellers know that they should not treat STD patients, in fact 84% (250 of 297) did treat. When they did treat, no one gave the correct combination of drugs for treatment by the syndromic approach, as only 12% (36 of 297) gave tetracycline or doxycycline, and of those who sold them no one gave them for a sufficient number of days. Quinolones were by far the most common drug given but are not recommended by the Vietnam Institute of Venereology..."<ref>[http://sti.bmj.com/content/76/4/299.full STD management by private pharmacies in Hanoi: practice and knowledge of drug sellers]</ref><br />
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For a long time, Vietnam (along with many other Southeast Asian countries) was known as place where you could buy virtually any medication or antibiotic over the counter. In Vietnam, this is no longer the case. Antibiotics and stronger medications are more strictly regulated at pharmacies. However, you will still find some pharmacies that are more lenient in their sales. Remember that some pharmacies focus on "herbal" or traditional medicine, meaning that they do not carry modern pharmaceutical products. Other pharmacies do carry modern products, but they may sell medications that are inauthentic (i.e. incorrect or sugar-pill like medicine) or expired. Try to visit pharmacies that you know or trust, or that someone who has experience in a Vietnamese city recommends. Overall, Vietnamese pharmacists speak very little English. So it is recommended to know that name of the medication you need in advance or to bring a translation device.<br />
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Note: While this is an unverified, a Hanoi pharmacist has told us that yeast infections in Vietnam are fairly common due to the low-quality tap water. When women wash or douche themselves with the water, they may develop yeast infections. While this cannot be entirely avoided, it's something to remember.<br />
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* For details on PrEP and PEP, visit the "Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs/STDs)" section of this page<br />
* If you have a yeast infection, try to say "Nhiễm nấm âm đạo" (can someone confirm if this is correct?). If you go to a pharmacy, you can ask for "Canesten." This is basically the Asian version of Monistat. Note that you may receive a pill version, which means you have to insert pills into your vagina through an insertion device. The pills need to actually dissolve inside of you and, if they're clumpy at all, the pills may not work. So the pharmacists may also recommend that you buy some sort of vaginal lubricant/cleaner that will help dissolve and clean out the pills.<br />
* If you have a urinary tract infection (UTI), you can try to say "nhiễm trùng đường tiết niệu," though we're not sure if this is accurate (can someone confirm?). If you go to a pharmacy, you may be given Midasol. But first confirm that you have a UTI before you proceed with medication.<br />
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* [https://www.vietnammedicalpractice.com/en/contact-us/hanoi.html Family Medical Practice Hanoi]: Tends to have more international selection of medications and accommodates foreigners. 298 I Kim Ma Street, Van Phuc Compound, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi, Vietnam. Tel: +84 4 3843 0748. Fax: +84 4 3846 1750. Email: hanoi@vietnammedicalpractice.com.<br />
* [http://www.internationalsos.com International SOS Clinic]: Has a well-equipped pharmacy with mostly imported medicines and a few locally sourced. <br />
Address: 51 Xuan Dieu (behind Frasers Suites), Tay Ho, Quang An, Hanoi, Vietnam. Tel: +84 4 3934 0666 Email: infovn@internationalsos.com<br />
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==Menstruation==<br />
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There is little social stigma attached to menstruation in Vietnam, where both pads and tampons are available. But there is not yet widespread knowledge of alternative menstrual products, like menstrual cups or menstrual underwear. The country does not have a massive range of international or foreign brands, so these products are not yet on Vietnam's radar. But this could easily change in the coming years as the economy grows and the government continues to ease restrictions on foreign investment.<br />
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* You should be able to find pads and tampons without applicators (e.g. OB) at many stores in Hanoi. In mini-markets, like VinMart, you'll definitely be able to find pads. At Circle K (mini-market chain), there seems to be non-applicator tampons (Tampax and Helen Harper). <br />
* If you want a wider selection of tampons, it's recommended to check out grocery stores or larger convenience stores. In particular, you should check out L's Place, Circle K, the pharmacy in Syrena Shopping Center and Vinmart in Times City (carries some Japanese tampons).<br />
* One of the biggest stores (a hyper-store, actually) in Hanoi is called Big-C Supermarket; it has a few locations in the city and seems to sell virtually everything. <br />
* As a warning, some (not all) tampons in Hanoi may be scented -- so check the labeling if you want scent-free. <br />
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* If you're interested in menstrual cups, here are some resources to check out in Vietnam:<br />
** [http://www.lintimate.com Lintimate] is a social enterprise that officially distributes US-made FDA-approved menstrual cups (otherwise known as [http://www.lintimate.com cốc nguyệt san] in Vietnamese) under their flagship brand - Lincup. This is the only menstrual cup distributor that qualifies to enter pharmacies in Vietnam. They have a 24/7 hotline with english speaking operator: 091 151 2091 and can also be contacted via Lintimate's official Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/lintimate. Email: info@lintimate.net<br />
** [https://www.facebook.com/MelunaVietnam/ Meluna Vietnam]: They sell Meluna menstrual cups for 590,000 VND with free shipping (as of Feb 2017). You should contact them via Facebook for details or call 090 482 28 83. They're very responsive to messages.<br />
** [http://cocnguyetsan.com/sibell-cup.hml Si-bell cup] (soft cup from France - official retailer), get 2 free sterilising tablets. HOTLINE: 090 208 3098.<br />
** Lunette cup (semi hard cup from Finland-offical retailer): "I went to their company to see the cup and asked few questions, they seemed really professional about everything. They also gave me 2 free cup wipes." [http://hoanggiatns.com Công ty TNHH MTV Thương mại và Dịch vụ Hoàng Gia], Address: Tầng 1, tòa nhà Ocean Park Building, số 1 Đào Duy Anh, Đống Đa, Hà Nội. (Thứ 2 - 6: 8h30 - 16h30)., Hotline: 0904399599, Email: info@hoanggiatns.vn<br />
** [http://www.cocnguyetsan.vn/ Coc Nguyet San]: They sell Yuuki cup, Moon cup, Meluna cup, LadyCup, DivaCup. Ms.Mai Zalo-Viber: 01689.338.135, Email: shopgoixinh@gmail.com - Skype: Maidt.vtm, Facebook: www.facebook.com/cocnguyetsan.de, Facebook: www.facebook.com/cocnguyetsanchophunu<br />
** [http://cocnguyetsaneu.com/ Coc Nguyet Saneu]: They sell Meluna cup, Yuuki cup, Lady cup, Fluer cup, EVA cup. CỐC NGUỴỆT SAN NHẬP KHẨU, Trụ Sở Chính: 105/3b An Dương Vương. Tây Hồ. Hà Nội, Hotline: 098.383.1299 - 090.171.3883, http://facebook.com/cocnguyetsaneu<br />
** [https://www.facebook.com/cocnguyetsanmooncup Coc Nguyet San MoonCup]: Give them a facebook msg or call: 0988917903<br />
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* [http://www.internationalsos.com International SOS Clinic]: The clinic says that it "currently has a new gynaecologist from Switzerland, Dr. Damien who comes highly recommended and speaks French, English and German. Dr. Damien has built the International SOS gynaecology practice and has acquired the latest equipment with cutting edge technology that has increased their services levels drastically. They have also launched a really competitively priced maternity package that is comprehensive." Address: 51 Xuan Dieu, Tay Ho, Quang An, Hanoi, Vietnam. Tel: +84 3934 0666 E-mail: infovn@internationalsos.com<br />
* [http://www.vietnammedicalpractice.com Family Medical Practice]: Recommended gynecologist is Dr. Elizabeth Blanchi (she speaks English, French and Italian). People generally like FMP; their only issue seems to be that it can be quite expensive. Address: Van Phuc Compound, 298 Kim Ma Street, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi (down the side street that runs parallel to Kim Ma), T: (04) 3843 0748, hanoi@vietnammedicalpractice.com<br />
* [https://vinmec.com/ Vinmec Hospital]: This is considered to be perhaps the best hospital in Hanoi. You can request a translator. "There's an awesome Russian Gyne at Vinmec Hospital in Times City. I highly recommend her. Her name is Dr. Oksana Kharitonchyk." For an unscheduled appointment, you can expect to pay 800,000 VND. For a scheduled appointment, you can expect to pay 600,000 VND. Address: 458 Minh Khai, Vĩnh Tuy, Hai Bà Trưng, Hà Nội, Phone: 04 3974 3556<br />
* [http://www.hfh.com.vn French Hospital]: Primary language is French but many doctors also speak English. Cheaper than some other international clinics. Address: 1 Phuong Mai, Dong Da District, Hanoi, T: (04) 3577 1100, Emergency: (04) 3574 1111<br />
* [http://www.hongngochospital.vn Hồng Ngọc Hospital]:"Hồng Ngọc Hospital just off Cua Bac has a pretty good department. They get a translator to help with things. It's the usual amount of unpleasant, and the staff are all female. It's 200k for a check up and then you pay for additional tests etc. but they are forthcoming with pricing information and necessity." Address: 55 Yên Ninh, Trúc Bạch, Ba Dinh District, Hà Nội, Phone: 04 3927 5568. Email: info@hongngochospital.vn<br />
* [http://tokyo-clinic.tokyo/ Tokyo International Clinic]: Not sure if they do full gynaecological exams but do general exams and mammography. Speak Japanese, English and Vietnamese. Japanese and Vietnamese doctors. Tel: 04 3661 1919, Fax: 04 3661 1818 Address: 10F, Hanoi Tourist Building, 18 Ly Thuong Kiet Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, E-mail: info@tokyo-clinic.tokyo<br />
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In Vietnam, new mothers get 4-6 months off for maternity leave with 100% of income covered.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parental_leave Wikipedia: Parental Leave]</ref> According to a 2013 Save the Children report: "Vietnam, for example, though quite poor, scored relatively well as a place for moms, in part by cutting its newborn death rate by an impressive 47 percent over 20 years."<ref>[https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2013/05/08/heres-a-map-of-the-best-and-worst-countries-to-be-a-mother/ Here’s a map of the best and worst countries to be a mother]</ref><br />
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Pregnancy tests are widely available at pharmacies throughout the city. Pharmacies in tourist areas most likely have someone who speaks English.<br />
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Abortion is fully legal for up to 22 weeks of pregnancy. All reasons for an abortion, including to save the life of the woman, to preserve physical health, or mental health, rape or incest, fetal impairment, social/economic reasons, or available upon request, are all considered valid. As stated in the Law on Protection of People's Health (1989), "Women have the rights to have abortion; to receive gynecological diagnosis and treatment; and health check-up during pregnancy; and medical service when giving birth at health facilities.” There are three administrative levels that perform abortions in Vietnam, depending on the stage of the pregnancy: 1) For 6-22 weeks, central and provincial hospitals 2) 6-12 weeks, district health stations and 3) up to 6 weeks at communal health centers (and, in some cases, private clinics, if they meet certain criteria).<br />
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In Vietnam, abortion became fully legal since reunification in 1975. Since that time, and especially since the 1980s, the country has had a rather high abortion rate. Between 1982 and 1994, the abortion rates rose six-fold. In 1996, the abortion rate was 83.3 abortions per 1000 women. In 2014, it was reported that 40% of pregnancies end in abortion. As reported: "Sexual behaviour among young Vietnamese has radically transformed in the last few decades -- they have sex earlier and marry later -- but the state's old-fashioned family planning services offer little advice or suitable contraception to young, unmarried couples, experts say.As a result they suspect that abortion -- permitted up to 22 weeks and widely available, particularly at legal but largely unregulated private clinics -- is being used to prevent unwanted pregnancies more often than in other countries." <ref>[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/afp/article-2848236/Sky-high-abortions-Vietnam-family-planning-excludes-youth.html Sky-high abortions in Vietnam as family planning excludes youth]</ref><br />
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The abortion pill is available at [http://www.vietnammedicalpractice.com/ Family Medical Practice Vietnam]. All the doctors are Western or Western-trained. Ask for a doctor specializing in women's health. The pharmacy at the Hanoi location is located within the clinic. The appointment, ultrasound, and medicine will cost around $200 USD. Total for the pill and pain killers is about $25 USD. Very professional, clean, quick, and comfortable experience.<br />
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Here are some hospitals/clinics that provide abortions in Hanoi:<br />
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* [http://baosonhospital.com/trang-chu/ Bao Son International Hospital] - Address: 52 Nguyễn Chí Thanh, Đống Đa, Hà Nội. Phone: 091 585 0770/ 0981965115/ 043 775 7099., Email: info@hanhphuchospital.com<br />
* [http://www.vietnammedicalpractice.com/ Vietnam Family Medical Practice] - 298 I Kim Ma Street, Van Phuc Compound, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi, Vietnam, Tel: +84 4 3843 0748, Fax: +84 4 3846 1750, Email: hanoi@vietnammedicalpractice.com.<br />
* Marie Stopes International Hanoi - 2nd Floor, 1 Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street, Hai Ba Trung District, Ha Noi, Viet Nam, Tel: 00 84 4 9439860, Fax: 00 84 4 9439858<br />
* [http://www.vinmec.com/ Vinmec International Hospital] - Address: 458 Minh Khai, Vĩnh Tuy, Hai Bà Trưng, Hà Nội, Phone: 04 3974 3556<br />
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Here are some hospitals/clinics that provide abortions outside Hanoi (mostly in HCMC/Saigon):<br />
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* [http://www.fvhospital.com/ France-Vietnam Hospital] - Address: 6 Nguyen Luong Bang St., Saigon South (Phu My Hung), Dist. 7, HCMC, Tel: (08) 54 11 33 33, Fax: (08) 54 11 33 34. Email: information@fvhospital.com<br />
* [http://www.hanhphuchospital.com/ Hanh Phuc Hospital] - Hospital Address: Binh Duong Boulevard, Thuan An Town, Binh Duong Province, Vietnam. Medical Building Address: 97 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai St, District 1, HCMC, Vietnam. Tel: (84) 8) 3925 9797 Fax: (84) (8) 3925 9949 Email: saigonclinic@hanhphuchospital.com, Tel: (84) (650) 363 60 68 - Fax: (84) (650) 363 60 69<br />
* [http://www.cih.com.vn/ City International Hospital] - Address: Số 3, Đường 17A, P. Bình Trị Đông B, Q. Bình Tân, TP. Hồ Chí Minh. Phone: (848) 6280 3333 - Số Fax: (848) 6290 8800. Email: info@cih.com.vn, booking@cih.com.vn.<br />
* [http://http://www.hoalam-shangrila.com/ International Hi-Tech Healthcare Park] - 532A Kinh Duong Vuong, Binh Tri Dong B ward, Binh Tan District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Tel: +84 8 62661188, Fax: +84 8 62661199, Email: enquiry@hoalam-shangrila.com<br />
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* Peace House Project Hanoi: Helps survivors of human trafficking. Click on [http://www.cwd.vn/en/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=103:thong-cao-bao-chi-d-an-ngoi-nha-binh-yen-h-tr-phc-hi-nang-cao-quyn-nng-va-tai-hoa-nhp-cng-ng-cho-cac-nn-nhan-b-mua-ban-tr-v&catid=27:tin-tuc&Itemid=194 this article] for details<br />
* [https://www.bluedragon.org/ Blue Dragon Children's Foundation]: PO Box 297, International Post Office, Hanoi, Vietnam | Phone +84 4 3717 0544 | Email: info@bdcf.org<br />
* [https://shelterasia.org/csaga-vietnam/ CSAGA Vietnam]: "Center for Studies and Applied Sciences in Gender – Family – Women and Adolescent (CSAGA) is a non-governmental, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the rights of women and children who are vulnerable to violence and discrimination in Vietnam during the last 12 years."<br />
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At Family Medical Practice, the abortion pill costs include: a Doctor's fee, ultrasound fee, plus the prescription for the two pills you will need. The Doctor's fee is $75-95USD, ultrasound fee is $66USD, and the two pills together are $34USD. If you do not know your blood type, there may be an additional $16USD fee for a blood draw. All of this information, is as of 01/2017.<br />
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==List of Additional Resources==<br />
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* [http://www.hanoi-iwc.com/ Hanoi International Women's Club]: "IWC is a modern, diverse and international group run entirely by volunteers. We have over 400 members of all ages, backgrounds and walks of life from nearly 70 countries. Most of our members are women but we welcome men. We know what it’s like to arrive in a new country for the first time so we aim to offer support, advice and friendship to help you settle in." Email: contact@hanoi-iwc.com<br />
* [http://theintimateinitiative.com/ The Intimate Initiative]: "A new and exciting social enterprise that promotes sexual health education and gender equality in Vietnam." <br />
* Center for Studies and Applied Sciences in Gender-Family-Women and Adolescent (CSAGA): CSAGA addresses domestic violence, child abuse, drug addiction and family planning through free counseling programs, public education and research initiatives. E-mail: tinhcamlinhtam@fpt.vn<br />
* [http://www.popcouncil.org/ Population Council]: The Population Council's mission is to conduct research on reproductive health and contraceptive choice. Has presence in Vietnam.<br />
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<div>* [https://www.vietnammedicalpractice.com/en/contact-us/hanoi.html Family Medical Practice Hanoi]: Tends to have more international selection of medications and accommodates foreigners. 298 I Kim Ma Street, Van Phuc Compound, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi, Vietnam. Tel: +84 4 3843 0748. Fax: +84 4 3846 1750. Email: hanoi@vietnammedicalpractice.com.<br />
* [http://www.internationalsos.com International SOS Clinic]: Has a well-equipped pharmacy with mostly imported medicines and a few locally sourced. <br />
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<div>* International SOS Clinic in Hanoi administers tests for HIV, STIs, hepatitis. They should have health care providers that speak foreign languages. Address: 51 Xuan Dieu (behind Fraser Suites), Tay Ho Quang An, Hanoi, Vietnam. Tel: +84 4 3934 0666 Email: infovn@internationalsos.com<br />
*[https://www.vietnammedicalpractice.com/en/contact-us/hanoi.html Family Medical Practice Hanoi]: Tests STIs including HIV and hepatitis. Does rapid tests. Also has access to PEP. Address: 298 I Kim Ma Street, Van Phuc Compound, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi, Vietnam, Tel: +84 4 3843 0748, Fax: +84 4 3846 1750, Email: hanoi@vietnammedicalpractice.com<br />
* Sexual Health Clinic, Hanoi Medical University: Mainly aims for research subjects but they do administer tests, if you know someone there or have been recommended. Address: Room 605, Building A1, Hanoi Medical University, No.1, Ton That Tung Street, Hanoi, Vietnam</div>FuzzyBothttps://gynopedia.org/w/index.php?title=Translations:Hanoi/3/en&diff=186505Translations:Hanoi/3/en2021-02-04T12:40:46Z<p>FuzzyBot: Importing a new version from external source</p>
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<div>As the capital of Vietnam, Hanoi has many women's health resources. Contraceptives, including emergency contraceptives, are legal and do not require a prescription. There are a plethora of pharmacies throughout the city though you may struggle to find certain international brands. Since the 1960s, the North Vietnamese government has advocated family planning -- and, after reunification in 1975, family planning policies extended throughout the country. There is a 2-child policy that has remained in place for decades, although this policy seems to be on its way out (Note: It may have been removed in 2015... waiting for confirmation). Nowadays in Vietnam, you can get STI tests at many hospitals and clinics. However, if you're a foreigner or don't speak Vietnamese, it's recommended that you visit an international facility (list of such facilities below). You can find both pads and tampons, typically without applicators (like OB), at many markets and stores. Furthermore, abortion is fully legal for up to 22 weeks of pregnancy, and there are no known restrictions related to age or reasons. Due to its high prevalence, Vietnam has been called the "abortion capital" of Asia, a title that has also been given to [[China]]. You will find that both surgical and medical abortion options are available, and there are many resources, including international organizations like Marie Stopes, that can help you identify the appropriate services. To receive a more generalized and comprehensive view of health care in Vietnam, we recommend that you visit the [[Vietnam]] country page.</div>FuzzyBothttps://gynopedia.org/w/index.php?title=Translations:Thailand/81/en&diff=186478Translations:Thailand/81/en2020-12-16T20:10:45Z<p>FuzzyBot: Importing a new version from external source</p>
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<div>* Planned Parenthood Association of Thailand - http://www.ippf.org/about-us/member-associations/thailand<br />
* Global Alliance Against Trafficking Women (GAATW), 191 Sivalai Condominium, Issaraphap Road, Soi 33, Bangkok Yai, 10600 Bangkok, Thailand, Mailing address:, PO Box 1281, Bangkok Post Office,, Bangkok 10500, Thailand, Tel: 662 8641427/28, Fax: 662 864163, E-mail: mailto:gaatw@mozart.inet.co.th, URL: http://www.inet.co.th/org/gaatw<br />
* [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tangerine-Community-Health-Center/1696908850533037 Tangerine Community Health Center Thailand]: Asia's first transgender clinic, located in Bangkok. <br />
* National Council of Women of Thailand - http://www.inet.co.th/org/ncwt<br />
* National Commission on Women's Affairs (Thailand) - http://www.inet.co.th/org/tncwa<br />
* National Council of Women, Clearinghouse and Information Centre - Bangkok 10200<br />
* Thailand Gender Development and Research Institute - 501/1 Mu 3Dechatungka Road, Sikan, Donmuagn, Bangkok 10210, Thailand<br />
* Asian Confederation of Women's Organizations - 127/1 Sukumvit 79, Bangkok 10250, Thailand<br />
* National Council For Women of Thailand, Umbrella Organisation - Manangkasila Mansion, Lanluang Road, Bangkok 10300, Thailand, T: 2 281 0081, F: 2 281 2189<br />
* Foundation For Women - 35/267 Charansanitwongse Road 62, Soi Wat Paorohit, Bangkoknoi, Bangkok 10700., Thailand, Mailing address:<br />
* Foundation of Women -P.O. Box 47 Bangkoknoi, Bangkok 10700, Thailand<br />
* Friends of Women Foundation (Grassroots Women's Network-GROWNET) - 218/16 Soi Pradipat 18, Phayathai, Bangkok 10400, Thailand, Tel: 279-0867, 278-3551<br />
* Women's Information Centre and Foundation - 2/3 Soi Wang Lang, Arunamarin Road, Bangkok 10700, Thailand, Mail address:, P.O. Box 7-47, Bangkok 10700<br />
* EMPOWER Foundation, supports women in the sex industry - 57/60 Tivanond Road, Nontburi 11000, Thailand, Tel: 02-526-8311, 02-968-8021,, 02-968-8022, Fax: 02-526-3294<br />
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<div>* For a comprehensive list of contraceptive options in Sweden, click [http://contraceptive.ippf.org/search?search.searchtext=&search.component=&search.countrycode=SE here].<br />
* If you want '''condoms''', a local says: "You can find them everywhere - supermarket, pharmacy, 7eleven etc. You can also get free condoms and prescription for birth control, std/pregnancy tests and abortion services at ungdomsmottagningen, (youth sexual center), if you're under 25 years old." Here's a [http://www.umo.se/Hitta-din-mottagning/ map] of youth clinics that provide free STI tests, condoms and psychiatric care in Sweden.<br />
* If you want '''birth control pills''', you'll need a prescription. You can find over 20 brands registered in Sweden. Many forms of pills, including combined pills, progestin-only and phasic pills, are available, and they're primarily produced by companies from the Netherlands, Germany UK and USA. Some pill brands you can expect to see are Cerazette, Cilest, Diane, Mercilon, Trinordiol, Yasmin and Yaz. For a complete list of available pills, click [http://contraceptive.ippf.org/search?search.searchtext=&search.component=&search.countrycode=SE here].<br />
* The '''contraceptive/vaginal ring''' (Nuvaring) is available in Sweden.<ref>[http://contraceptive.ippf.org/search?search.searchtext=&search.component=&search.countrycode=SE IPPF Sweden]</ref><br />
* If you want an '''IUD''', you can find Mirena or Levonava in Sweden.<ref>[http://contraceptive.ippf.org/search?search.searchtext=&search.component=&search.countrycode=SE IPPF Sweden]</ref> You can get the procedure done at Mamma. Mia It's free if you're a Swedish citizen or have a valid EU card. Otherwise, you'll need to pay 400kr for the appointment.<br />
* If you want the '''contraceptive implant,''' you can find Implanon and Norplant in Sweden.<ref>[http://contraceptive.ippf.org/search?search.searchtext=&search.component=&search.countrycode=SE IPPF Sweden]</ref> You can get the procedure done at Mamma. It's free if you're a Swedish citizen or have a valid EU card. Otherwise, you'll need to pay 400kr for the appointment.<br />
* If you want the '''contraceptive injectable/shot,''' you can find Depo-Provera SAS 150mg/ml in Sweden.<ref>[http://contraceptive.ippf.org/search?search.searchtext=&search.component=&search.countrycode=SE IPPF Sweden]</ref> You can the shot at Mamma Mia. It's free if you're a Swedish citizen or have a valid EU card. Otherwise, you'll need to pay 400kr for the appointment.</div>FuzzyBothttps://gynopedia.org/w/index.php?title=Translations:Tunis/26/en&diff=186476Translations:Tunis/26/en2020-12-16T19:46:29Z<p>FuzzyBot: Importing a new version from external source</p>
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<div>In Tunisia, there are an estimated 2600 people living with HIV, which is less than 0.1% of the adult population.<ref>[http://www.unaids.org/en/regionscountries/countries/tunisia <br />
HIV and AIDS estimates - Tunisia]</ref> However, HIV is heavily stigmatized in Tunisia. The groups of people who are most predominantly affected (sex workers, men who have sex with men and intravenous drug users) by HIV often experience extreme disenfranchisement. According to a 2014 Guardian article, "Tunisia, a country with one of the most far-reaching and comprehensive approaches to combating HIV-Aids in the Middle East and north Africa, is in a war of attrition with the pervasive influences of ignorance and stigma that cut through to the marrow of Tunisian society."<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2014/jul/21/tunisia-aids-hiv-discrimination Tunisia's fight against Aids hampered by widespread discrimination]</ref> The Tunisian government prohibits working with criminalized populations (such as drug users), so organizations that aren't tied to the state are often the only ones that can deliver crucial services to all affected people. One of these organizations is Global Fund to Fight AIDS, which is primarily composed of volunteers who are HIV-positive.<ref>[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/12/15/tunisia-aids_n_6309342.html AIDS In Tunisia Is No Myth, Even If It’s Rarely Talked About]</ref></div>FuzzyBothttps://gynopedia.org/w/index.php?title=Translations:Seoul/71/en&diff=186475Translations:Seoul/71/en2020-12-16T19:33:54Z<p>FuzzyBot: Importing a new version from external source</p>
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<div>'''''UPDATE (April 2019):''' In April 2019, the Constitutional Court in South Korea ruled that the current abortion laws are unconstitutional. This is a victory for pro-choice activists in South Korea, as well as the majority of South Korean women who support liberalization of the laws. So, what's next? Lawmakers will need to develop new abortion laws by 2020 --and, if they don't, the current law will become null and void. We will update this page as changes develop. However, as of April 2019, the current laws are still in place.<ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/11/world/asia/south-korea-abortion-ban-ruling.html South Korea Rules Anti-Abortion Law Unconstitutional]</ref>''</div>FuzzyBothttps://gynopedia.org/w/index.php?title=Translations:Toronto/41/en&diff=186474Translations:Toronto/41/en2020-12-16T19:29:57Z<p>FuzzyBot: Importing a new version from external source</p>
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<div>* You can get the Hepatitis B vaccine at many sexual health clinics, such as [http://birthcontrolsexualhealth.ca/ Birth Control Sexual Health Centre].<br />
* Ontario has an HPV vaccination program: "Ontario now offers vaccination against cancer-causing Human Papillomavirus (HPV) free of charge to all boys and girls in Grade 7. The program is run through school-based clinics by local public health units."<ref>[http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/ms/hpv/ Ontario's HPV Immunization Program]</ref><br />
* If you want Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), you should contact a hospital emergency department or their doctor for treatment. Generally, no appointment is required since patients should be counseled and treated ASAP.<br />
* Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) is available in Canada. In February 2016, Health Canada approved Truvada as prevention.<ref>[http://www.prepwatch.org/canada/ PrEPWatch: Canada]</ref> According to ACT Toronto, "Any doctor can prescribe PrEP. If you have a family doctor that you feel comfortable with, that is a good place to start. There is ongoing testing and medical care required with PrEP, so accessing PrEP through a doctor that you already have a connection with is ideal."<ref>[http://www.actoronto.org/PrEP/how PrEP - How do I get it?]</ref> CATIE has also compiled extensive resources on PrEP for Canadians, which you can check out [http://www.catie.ca/en/prep here].</div>FuzzyBothttps://gynopedia.org/w/index.php?title=Translations:Seoul/91/en&diff=186473Translations:Seoul/91/en2020-12-16T19:29:18Z<p>FuzzyBot: Importing a new version from external source</p>
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<div>* Telehealth Ontario — a free 24/7 service which uses nurse practitioners to answer your health concerns: 1-866-797-0000. 1-866-797-0007 (TTY).<br />
* Sexual Health Information Line - Toll free: 1 (800) 668-2437; Local: (416) 392-2437. Hours of operation: Monday to Friday 10 am – 10:30 pm; Saturday and Sunday 11 am – 3pm<br />
* [https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/health-wellness-care/health-clinics/sexual-health-clinics/ List of Sexual Health Clinics in Toronto]: This list is provided by the city of Toronto.<br />
* [http://birthcontrolsexualhealth.ca/ Birth Control and Sexual Health Centre]: "The Birth Control and Sexual Health Centre has been serving the community since 1972 and provides sexual health services to women, men and transgendered clients... We provide free services in a caring and non-judgmental manner to a diverse community, recognizing the differences in gender, race, ethnicity, sexuality and ability of our clients. We do not require a health card. There is no age limit or geographic boundaries. We are pro-choice supporting all decisions regarding an unplanned pregnancy." Email: info@birthcontrolsexualhealth.ca<br />
* [http://www.ppt.on.ca/ Planned Parenthood Toronto]: They provide sexual and reproductive health care, including contraception, HIV and STI testing, pregnancy care, counseling and support, and programming for LGBTQ youth and young parents. Address: 36B Prince Arthur Avenue, Toronto, ON M5R 1A9; Phone: (416) 961-0113; Fax: (416) 961-2512; Email: ppt@ppt.on.ca<br />
* [http://immigranthealth.info/ Immigrant Women's Health Centre]: "IWHC Toronto (formerly Immigrant Women’s Health Centre) is an independent sexual health clinic funded by the City of Toronto, through Toronto Public Health. For over 40 years, IWHC Toronto has been providing free, confidential, culturally sensitive and language-accessible sexual health-related clinical services, counselling and support services to women across the City of Toronto. As of 2016, IWHC Toronto also opened its doors to men. We serve our clients in 9 languages with all-female Centre and medical staff." phone: 416.323.9986; email: info@iwhctoronto.com<br />
* [http://www.bcchc.com/ Black Creek Community Health Centre]: They have a sexual health clinic offered weekly at 2 locations (Sheridan Mall Location on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm; Yorkgate Mall on Mondays from 2:00 pm - 5:00 or 5:30 pm, depending on the day). Call us: 416-249-8000 /416-246-2388; Email us: info@bcchc.com<br />
* [http://hasslefreeclinic.org/ Hassle Free Clinic]: Sexual Health Clinic & Anonymous HIV Testing site in downtown Toronto. They primarily provide services for women and trans individuals. Address: 66 Gerrard St E Suite 200, Toronto, Ontario; Call +1 416-922-0566<br />
* [https://hiv411.ca/organization/crossways-clinic/ Crossways Sexual Health Clinic]: They provide contraception, STI tests, etc. Address: 2340 Dundas Street West - Toronto, ON - M6P 4A9; Phone: +1 416-392-0999; Email: publichealth@toronto.ca<br />
* [https://www.torontocentralhealthline.ca/displayservice.aspx?id=151128 Jane Street Health Clinic]: Services include: birth control counseling, low-cost or free birth control, emergency birth control, pregnancy testing and counseling, rapid HIV testing, sexuality and relationship counseling, Pap smears, STI testing, etc. Address: 662 Jane St, Toronto, ON; Phone Numbers: 416-338-7272; Email: cjohnst4@toronto.ca<br />
* [https://www.centraleasthealthline.ca/displayservice.aspx?id=51535 Scarborough Sexual Health Clinic]: They provide free testing and treatment of sexual transmitted infections, along with birth control counseling, low or free cost birth control, emergency contraception, and other services.<br />
* [https://www.mountsinai.on.ca/care/womens-unit/family-planning-clinic Mount Sinai Hospital - Family Planning Clinic]: "This clinic focuses on contraceptive choices which your family doctor may not be able to address. In particular, we provide counseling for patients with complex medical and contraceptive needs, IUD insertion and offer tubal ligation surgery. Your first appointment will be a one-to-one consultation with a gynecologist and/or nurse to decide on a form of contraception that is right for you." Email: patientrelationsunit@mtsinai.on.ca<br />
* [http://sieccan.org/wp/ The Sex Information and Education Council of Canada (SIECCAN)]: "The Sex Information and Education Council of Canada (SIECCAN) is a national registered charitable organization founded in 1964 to foster professional education and public knowledge about sexuality and sexual health. SIECCAN works with health professionals, educators, and community organizations to ensure that all Canadians have access to high quality sexual health information, education and related health and social services."<br />
* [http://www.the519.org/ The 519]: "The 519 is committed to the health, happiness and full participation of the LGBTQ community. A City of Toronto agency with an innovative model of Service, Space and Leadership, we strive to make a real difference in people’s lives, while working to promote inclusion, understanding and respect."<br />
* [http://www.scarleteen.com/ Scarlett Teen]: This website offers sex education to teenagers. <br />
* [http://teenhealthsource.com/ Teen Health Source]: This website offers sex education to teenagers.</div>FuzzyBothttps://gynopedia.org/w/index.php?title=Translations:Thailand/3/en&diff=186471Translations:Thailand/3/en2020-12-16T19:15:39Z<p>FuzzyBot: Importing a new version from external source</p>
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<div>Thailand is renowned for its international hospitals, nightlife and thriving LGBT community. But this does not mean that everything in Bangkok is accessible or progressive. Regarding medications and check-ups, Bangkok seems to be fairly good. You don't need a prescription for any contraception, including emergency contraception, and it can be cheaply purchased at pharmacies. There is heightened STD awareness, so there are a number of STD testing facilities, and Thailand is the only country in Southeast Asia with any PreP trials/studies, as of 2016. As for LGBT resources, Silom is considered the main gay area of Bangkok, especially Soi 2 and Soi 4.</div>FuzzyBothttps://gynopedia.org/w/index.php?title=Translations:Thailand/64/en&diff=186470Translations:Thailand/64/en2020-12-16T19:06:04Z<p>FuzzyBot: Importing a new version from external source</p>
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<div>I walked up to the 2nd floor where I told the woman behind the desk I wanted an abortion. She took my passport and I sat and waited as she filled out my information. When she was finished, she called me to collect my papers and sent me upstairs to the 3rd floor. On the 3rd floor, I walked to the desk on the far right and handed the woman my papers. She asked me how far along I was and I told her I thought around 8 weeks. After about 2 minutes they called me into the ultrasound room where a woman took a quick picture and sent me on my way (she spoke the least English of everyone I interacted with). She didn’t tell me how far along I was and didn’t show me the screen but some curious part of me tried to peek unsuccessfully. I handed my papers to the lady at the desk again and she told me I had to pay 400 baht for the ultrasound (I’m not sure if any of the Thai women paid this fee).</div>FuzzyBothttps://gynopedia.org/w/index.php?title=Translations:Ubud/59/en&diff=186469Translations:Ubud/59/en2020-12-16T19:04:03Z<p>FuzzyBot: Importing a new version from external source</p>
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<div>* If you need to get an abortion but don't know where to turn in Indonesia, you should consider contacting [http://www.samsara.or.id/ Indonesia Samsara]. They can let you know the available resources and your options. Phone: 0813 2717 1188 (Telkomsel), 0857 2900 1188 (IM3), 0878 3977 0033 (XL) and 0896 7467 7433 (Three). Email: samsara.indonesia@gmail.com. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/samsar4/<br />
* You can potentially get the "abortion pill" by mail. Check out [https://www.womenonweb.org/en/i-need-an-abortion this link] for details.<br />
* If you are considering leaving the country to obtain a legal abortion, you can obtain a legal abortions in [[Vietnam]], [[Cambodia]], [[India]], [[Australia]] and [[China]]. You can also get an abortion in [[Japan]], where there are some restrictions but most women find a way to get it under the law.</div>FuzzyBothttps://gynopedia.org/w/index.php?title=Translations:Tunis/9/en&diff=186468Translations:Tunis/9/en2020-12-16T18:59:06Z<p>FuzzyBot: Importing a new version from external source</p>
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<div>* To say birth control, you can either say/write تنظيم النسل (in Arabic) or "contrôle des naissances" (in French).<br />
* For a comprehensive list of contraceptive options available in Tunisia, click [http://contraceptive.ippf.org/search?search.searchtext=&search.component=&search.countrycode=TN here].<br />
* In Tunisia, you can purchase '''oral contraceptives (birth control pills)''' without a prescription at pharmacies. Some of the brands you can expect to find are Diane, Diane Planeires, Diane-35, Marvelon, Microgynon, Microgynon-30 and Microval.<br />
* If you want the '''contraceptive shot/injectable''', you can find Depo-Prodasone, Depo-Provera SAS 150mg/ml or Megestron in Tunisia.<br />
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<div>* To say birth control, you can either say/write تنظيم النسل (in Arabic) or "contrôle des naissances" (in French).<br />
* For a comprehensive list of contraceptive options available in Tunisia, click [http://contraceptive.ippf.org/search?search.searchtext=&search.component=&search.countrycode=TN here].<br />
* In Tunisia, you can purchase '''oral contraceptives (birth control pills)''' without a prescription at pharmacies. Some of the brands you can expect to find are Diane, Diane Planeires, Diane-35, Marvelon, Microgynon, Microgynon-30 and Microval.<br />
* If you want the '''contraceptive shot/injectable''', you can find Depo-Prodasone, Depo-Provera SAS 150mg/ml or Megestron in Tunisia.<br />
* If you want the '''contraceptive implant''', you can find Implanon or Norplant in Tunisia.</div>FuzzyBothttps://gynopedia.org/w/index.php?title=Translations:Tunis/2/en&diff=186466Translations:Tunis/2/en2020-12-16T18:47:46Z<p>FuzzyBot: Importing a new version from external source</p>
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<div>Generally speaking, Tunisia has some of the most progressive family planning policies in Africa. You can purchase contraception (the morning after pill) over-the-counter, and you can find many forms of contraception, including pills, shots, implants, etc. You can also purchase emergency contraception (the morning after pill) without a prescription, and the government regulates the prices of EC brands, such as NorLevo. There are many places to get an STI test, and there are no travel restrictions related to HIV status. However, if you're a foreigner and applying for a long-term residency (as a worker, student, etc), you may be required to take an HIV test. If you are found to be HIV-positive, you may be denied a visa to the country. For pregnant women, there is maternity coverage in Tunisia, though only for four weeks with 66.7% of wages covered. Since 1973, abortion has been fully legal for women, regardless of reason, for the first trimester of pregnancy. There have been some reported cases of women being denied abortion services in Tunisia, but this is not common, and most women receive the abortion services that they request.</div>FuzzyBothttps://gynopedia.org/w/index.php?title=Translations:Stockholm/65/en&diff=186465Translations:Stockholm/65/en2020-12-16T18:43:35Z<p>FuzzyBot: Importing a new version from external source</p>
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<div>* [http://fistorstockholm.se/ Feministiskt initiativ i Storstockholm (Feminist Initiative in the Greater Stockholm)]: "Feminist Initiative in the Greater Stockholm is constantly working to develop policy and want to be active in the debate. For several years, we have followed the municipal council and county council work and reflect on the issues discussed there."<br />
* [The Kvinna till Kvinna Foundation http://kvinnatillkvinna.se/en/]: "The Kvinna till Kvinna Foundation has a broad agenda within the areas of women’s rights and peace, but our main focus lies on six thematic areas: create safe meeting places, empower women’s rights defenders, increase women’s power, more women in peace processes, power over one’s own body and security for all." Address: Slakthusplan 3, Johanneshov, Stockholms Län, Sweden. Phone: +46 8 588 891 00.</div>FuzzyBothttps://gynopedia.org/w/index.php?title=Translations:Seoul/93/en&diff=186464Translations:Seoul/93/en2020-12-16T18:41:51Z<p>FuzzyBot: Importing a new version from external source</p>
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<div>* Miz Medi Hospital - Recommended. Located next to the Daechi Metro stop. They often take care of random other health needs, e.g. vitamin shots, for patients who are in for reproductive health purposes. The female Korean doctor, Dr. Yum, speaks perfect English. The phone number is 02-3467-3796. https://www.mizmedi.com/eng/main/main.asp</div>FuzzyBothttps://gynopedia.org/w/index.php?title=Translations:Tunis/26/en&diff=186463Translations:Tunis/26/en2020-12-16T18:35:26Z<p>FuzzyBot: Importing a new version from external source</p>
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<div>In Tunisia, there are an estimated 2600 people living with HIV, which is less than 0.1% of the adult population.<ref>[http://www.unaids.org/en/regionscountries/countries/tunisia <br />
HIV and AIDS estimates - Tunisia]</ref> However, HIV is heavily stigmatized in Tunisia. The groups of people who are most predominantly affected (sex workers, men who have sex with men and intravenous drug users) by HIV often experience extreme disenfranchisement. According to a 2014 Guardian article, "Tunisia, a country with one of the most far-reaching and comprehensive approaches to combating HIV-Aids in the Middle East and north Africa, is in a war of attrition with the pervasive influences of ignorance and stigma that cut through to the marrow of Tunisian society."<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2014/jul/21/tunisia-aids-hiv-discrimination Tunisia's fight against Aids hampered by widespread discrimination]</ref> The Tunisian government is prohibited from working with criminalized populations (such as drug users), so organizations that aren't tied to the state are often the only ones that can deliver crucial services to all affected people. One of these organizations is Global Fund to Fight AIDS, which is primarily composed of volunteers who are HIV-positive.<ref>[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/12/15/tunisia-aids_n_6309342.html AIDS In Tunisia Is No Myth, Even If It’s Rarely Talked About]</ref></div>FuzzyBothttps://gynopedia.org/w/index.php?title=Translations:Haiti/13/en&diff=186462Translations:Haiti/13/en2020-12-16T18:32:27Z<p>FuzzyBot: Importing a new version from external source</p>
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<div>'''Note:''' The longest-lasting EC is currently [http://www.ellaone.com/ ellaOne]. It lasts up to 5 days (120 hours) after unprotected sex. Check to see if your country carries ellaOne. If your country doesn't carry ellaOne, copper IUDs may also prevent pregnancy up to 5 days after unprotected sex. If none of these options are available, and it's been over 3 days since you had unprotected sex, you can still take EC, which may work up to 5 days. Note that EC pills are not 100% effective and should be taken as soon as possible.</div>FuzzyBothttps://gynopedia.org/w/index.php?title=Translations:Mongolia/11/en&diff=186461Translations:Mongolia/11/en2020-12-16T18:31:22Z<p>FuzzyBot: Importing a new version from external source</p>
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<div>Historically, the Mongolian government has neglected family planning services -- and, in fact, the country had essentially no family planning services until the 1990s. Before that time, the Mongolian government had a pro-natalist policy. The importation of contraceptives was highly restricted,<ref>[https://www.popline.org/node/270884 Knowledge, attitude and practice of family planning in Mongolia, 1997]</ref> and most Mongolian women could only access intra-uterine devices (IUDs). No other contraceptive options were available.<ref>[http://mongolia.unfpa.org/sites/default/files/pub-pdf/UNFPA_FPsitutionalanalysis_ENG.pdf SITUATION ANALYSIS OF FAMILY PLANNING IN MONGOLIA, 2016]</ref> In the 1990s, the Mongolian Family Welfare Association (MFWA), an affiliate of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), created a branch of the organization that specifically targeted women in rural communities. MFWA provided reproductive health lessons to schools, though it struggled to reach many Mongolians who lived in remote and rural areas, often nomadically.<ref>[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12293466 Family planning reaches Mongolia's spacious steppes, 1997]</ref></div>FuzzyBothttps://gynopedia.org/w/index.php?title=Translations:Senegal/7/en&diff=186460Translations:Senegal/7/en2020-12-16T18:28:00Z<p>FuzzyBot: Importing a new version from external source</p>
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<div>In Senegal, you can purchase birth control pills without a prescription.<ref>[http://ocsotc.org/wp-content/uploads/worldmap/worldmap.html Back to OCsOTC SiteGlobal Oral Contraception Availability]</ref> According to a 2015 report, 18.1% of women in Senegal (who are married/in unions and of reproductive age) use any form of contraception, including traditional methods. The most common forms of contraception were injectables (6.5%), the pill (5.3%) and implants (2.8%). Traditional methods, like withdrawal (0.1%) and the rhythm method (0.4%) weren't very common. The report also found that 30% of Senegalese women had unmet family planning needs.<ref>[http://www.un.org/en/development/desa/population/publications/pdf/family/trendsContraceptiveUse2015Report.pdf Trends in Contraceptive Use Worldwide 2015]</ref></div>FuzzyBothttps://gynopedia.org/w/index.php?title=Translations:Stockholm/68/en&diff=186459Translations:Stockholm/68/en2020-12-16T18:16:26Z<p>FuzzyBot: Importing a new version from external source</p>
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<div>* Here's a [http://www.umo.se/Hitta-din-mottagning/ map] of youth clinics that provide free STI tests, condoms and psychiatric care in Sweden.</div>FuzzyBothttps://gynopedia.org/w/index.php?title=Translations:Tokyo/1/en&diff=186458Translations:Tokyo/1/en2020-12-16T17:56:51Z<p>FuzzyBot: Importing a new version from external source</p>
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<div>* [https://twitter.com/tnlgbt?lang=en Tunisia LGBTQI]: "A monitor interested in everything related to the Tunisian & international LGBT community. For the abolition of Article230 in the Tunisian Penal Code."<br />
* [https://www.facebook.com/Kelmty/ Klemty]: An association for LGBTQ people in Tunisia.<br />
* [https://www.facebook.com/lgbtrightstunisia/ Shams Tunisia]: LGBTQ Rights organization in Tunisia.<br />
* All of Tunisia Women for Research and Information on Women: 7 rue Sinan Pacha, Tunis, Tunisia<br />
* Alliance Tunisienne Des Femmes De Carriere Juridique: 56, Boulevard Bab-Benat, Tunis 1006, Tunisia, 561-845 / 260 178, 567-131<br />
* Alliance Tunisienne Des Femmes De Carriere Medicale: Rue Sinan Pacha, Tunis, Tunisia, 260 834<br />
* Association De Developpement Et De Protection De L'environnement (ADPE): B.P. 73, La Marsa 2070, Tunisia, (2161) 742 400, (2161) 765 428<br />
* Association Des Femmes De L'information Et De La Communication: 32, Rue Charles De gaulle 1000, Tunis, Tunisia, Tel: (216-1) 350650, Fax: (216-1) 350650<br />
* Association Des Femmes Tunisiennes Pour La Recherche Et Le Developpement (AFTURD): Cite Sprols, Rue 7301 Bloc 09 El Menzh, Tunis, Tunisia, 28741, 794 131/785605<br />
* Association Tunnisienne Des Femmes Democrates (ATFD): 6 Rue du Liban 1000, Tunis, Tunisia, Tel: (216 1) 794131, Fax: (216 1) 794131<br />
* Association Tunisienne Du Planning Familial (ATPF): 9, Rue Essouyouti, 1004-El Menzah, Tunis, Tunisia, Tel: (2161) 232419, Fax: (2161) 767263<br />
* Association Tunisienne Des Sages Femmes: 9, Rue Essouyouti-1004- El Menzah. Tunis, Tunisia, 232 419, 767 263<br />
* Center Of Arab Women For Training And Research (CAWTAR): 44 Rue de Polgne, 1005 El Omrane, Tunis, Tunisia, Tel: (216-1) 571945, Fax: (216-1) 574627<br />
* Centre International De Developpement En Tunisie: B.P. 377 (7 Rue Remada) , 2000 Tunis-Le Bardo, Tunisia, (216-1) 510 714, (216-1) 510 714<br />
* Centre de Recherches, d'Etudes, de Documentation et d'Information sur la Femme (CREDIF): Avenue du Roi Abdelaziz Al Saoud, Rue 7131, El Manar II, 2092 Tunis, Tunisia , Tel: +216 1 885 322 , Fax: +216 1 882 893 or +216 1 887 436<br />
* Chambre Nationale Des Femmes Chefs D'entreprise: 103 Avenue de la Liberte, Tunis 1002, Tunisia, Tel: (216-1) 780366, Fax: (216-1) 782143<br />
* Comite Des Dames Du Croissant Rouge Tunisien: 19, Rue d'Angleterre, Tunis 1000, Tunisia, (261-1) 240630/245572, (261-1) 340151<br />
* International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) - Arab World Regional Bureau: 2 Place Virgile Notre Dame 1082, Tunis, Tunisia, Tel: (2161) 284 309, Fax: (2161) 789 934<br />
* Organisation Tunisienne De L'education Et De La Famille: 78 Avenue de la Liberte, Tunis, Tunisia, Tel: (216-1) 286410, Fax: (216-1) 783594<br />
* Tunisian Mothers' Association: 2 Rue des Dattes, Borj Baccouche/, 2 Rue du Lycee El Menzeh 6 1004 , Tunis, Tunisia, Tel: (216-1) 753012, Fax: (216-1) 752 666<br />
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<div>* The cost of pads/sanitary napkins (the most common menstrual product in South Korea) is expensive, and the prices continue to rise. On GMarket (the largest ecommerce site in South Korea), a 10-pack of pads costs 2,700원 , as of December 2017. This is more expensive than in many other developed countries. Meanwhile, some pad brands have experienced up to a 42% price increase between 2016 and 2017. To learn more about concerns related to pricing, click [https://qz.com/995025/an-outcry-over-diy-period-pads-has-sparked-a-national-menstruation-conversation-in-korea/ here].</div>FuzzyBothttps://gynopedia.org/w/index.php?title=Translations:Montreal/74/en&diff=186453Translations:Montreal/74/en2020-12-16T17:43:03Z<p>FuzzyBot: Importing a new version from external source</p>
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<div>* '''Pads''' are available at convenience stores, often sold in “bulky” sizes. <br />
* '''Tampons''' with and without applicators are available but the brand selection is pretty limited. <br />
* While '''menstrual cups''' can be difficult to find in South Korea, you have some options. There are some online retailers that sell menstrual cups, such as [http://www.gmarket.co.kr/ GMarket] and iHerb, which sells DivaCup and ships to South Korea, according to [http://reusablemenstrualcup.com/buy-a-menstrual-cup/buy-a-menstrual-cup-south-korea/ this] article. Also, here's an [https://www.10mag.com/order-iherb-in-korea/ an article] with instructions/helpful tips on ordering iHerb products from South Korea. Note that menstrual cups are still a new concept to many South Korean women. Finally, some people may choose to purchase menstrual cups abroad (for personal use) and bring them to South Korea. In the East Asian region, there are local sellers of menstrual cups in many countries/territories, such as [[Japan]], [[Hong Kong]], [[Malaysia]] and [[Singapore]]. You can check out this [http://menstrualcupmap.com/ menstrual cup map] as a starting point (it's not at all comprehensive but it's a useful reference). For more information on menstrual cups in South Korea, you can read this informative [http://menstrual-cups.livejournal.com/2394631.html blog post] (from 2010, in English) or this [http://dalpot.egloos.com/3447125 blog post] (from 2010, in Korean), which went viral.</div>FuzzyBothttps://gynopedia.org/w/index.php?title=Translations:South_Korea/9/en&diff=186451Translations:South Korea/9/en2020-12-16T17:39:08Z<p>FuzzyBot: Importing a new version from external source</p>
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<div>In 2012, President Pak Geun-Hye and her conservative government announced that the Korean Food & Drug Administration was considering reclassification of birth control pills, which would make the pills prescription-only. This caused public outrage and wide online discussion of the issue. Three months later, the proposal was dropped. It was decided to put the reclassification on hold for three years -- and, to this day, it seems to remain on hold. As reported in Korea Bang, "Asides from the 'woman’s right to choose' argument, one of the reasons Korean women get upset over the issue is perhaps cultural: unmarried Korean women rarely visit a gynaecologist. Even when seriously ill, a visit to a gynaecology clinic would be reluctant for fear of the disapproving stares around them. That’s not to mention the social pressure on Korean women to remain sexually naïve."<ref>[http://www.koreabang.com/2012/stories/law-on-contraceptive-pill-changes.html Law on Contraceptive Pill Changes]</ref></div>FuzzyBothttps://gynopedia.org/w/index.php?title=Translations:Seoul/54/en&diff=186450Translations:Seoul/54/en2020-12-16T17:34:28Z<p>FuzzyBot: Importing a new version from external source</p>
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<div>The most commonly used menstrual product in South Korea is pads/pantyliners. While tampons are available, they are not sold everywhere, as most South Korean women only use them for swimming.</div>FuzzyBothttps://gynopedia.org/w/index.php?title=Translations:Montreal/3/en&diff=186449Translations:Montreal/3/en2020-12-16T17:34:26Z<p>FuzzyBot: Importing a new version from external source</p>
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<div>In Montreal you will find an incredible range of health care options. Contraceptive methods, including condoms, pills, patches, shots, etc, are widely available. While contraceptives are not subsidized by the Canadian health care system for all people, you can find lower-cost pills and IUDs (including insertion) at public sexual health clinics. You can purchase emergency contraception ("the morning after pill") at pharmacies or obtain it at sexual health clinics. There are no formal age restrictions but pharmacists can refuse to dispense EC to people who do not seem "mature." There are many public sexual health clinics that offer STI tests. While some only cover HIV, other clinics can test for a range of STIs, especially if you make an appointment rather than dropping in. There is an HPV vaccination program in place. You can access Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP). Regarding abortions, they are legal and there are no formal restrictions. If you have a valid Quebec health insurance card (RAMQ), medical and surgical abortions are free. If you're not a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, you can expect to pay $300-$900 for the procedure, but there are some financial assistance resources available.</div>FuzzyBothttps://gynopedia.org/w/index.php?title=Translations:Seoul/8/en&diff=186448Translations:Seoul/8/en2020-12-16T17:30:41Z<p>FuzzyBot: Importing a new version from external source</p>
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<div>In South Korea, you can purchase condoms and birth control pills at pharmacies without a prescription.<ref>[http://ocsotc.org/wp-content/uploads/worldmap/worldmap.html Global Oral Contraception Availability]</ref> <ref>[http://freethepill.org/where-on-earth/ Free the Pill: Where on Earth?]</ref> You can buy many birth control brands, like Mercilon, without a prescription at pharmacies (if you ask the pharmacist for it). However, some contraceptive brands may require a prescription. For example, a female backpacker said that South Korean pharmacists told her that she needed a prescription for Yasmin. However, for other forms of birth control, such as implants, injectables, and IUDs, you may need to directly visit a hospital or clinic to obtain them.</div>FuzzyBothttps://gynopedia.org/w/index.php?title=Translations:Hamburg/51/en&diff=186447Translations:Hamburg/51/en2020-12-16T17:28:02Z<p>FuzzyBot: Importing a new version from external source</p>
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<div>In Quebec, mothers are entitled to 18 weeks of maternity leave with no pay. This time of leave can start, at the earliest, in the 16th week before the expected delivery.<ref name="quebec-maternityleave">[http://www4.gouv.qc.ca/EN/Portail/Citoyens/Evenements/DevenirParent/Pages/cong_matrn.aspx Services Québec – Citoyens: Maternity Leave]</ref> <br />
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<div>Contraceptives are completely legal in South Korea, and they can typically be purchased without a prescription.<ref>[http://ocsotc.org/wp-content/uploads/worldmap/worldmap.html Global Oral Contraception Availability]</ref> You can buy many birth control brands, like Mercilon, without a prescription at pharmacies (if you ask the pharmacist for it). However, some contraceptive brands may require a prescription. For example, a female backpacker said that South Korean pharmacists told her that she needed a prescription for Yasmin.</div>FuzzyBothttps://gynopedia.org/w/index.php?title=Translations:Indonesia/60/en&diff=186444Translations:Indonesia/60/en2020-12-16T17:20:15Z<p>FuzzyBot: Importing a new version from external source</p>
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<div>* If you need to get an abortion but don't know where to turn in Indonesia, you should consider contacting [http://www.samsara.or.id/ Indonesia Samsara]. They can let you know the available resources and your options. Phone: 0813 2717 1188 (Telkomsel), 0857 2900 1188 (IM3), 0878 3977 0033 (XL) and 0896 7467 7433 (Three). Email: samsara.indonesia@gmail.com. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/samsar4/<br />
* You can potentially get the "abortion pill" by mail. Check out [https://www.womenonweb.org/en/i-need-an-abortion this link] for details.<br />
* If you are considering leaving the country to obtain a legal abortion, you can obtain a legal abortions in [[Vietnam]], [[Cambodia]], [[India]], [[Australia]] and [[China]]. You can also get an abortion in [[Japan]], where there are some restrictions but most women find a way to get it under the law.</div>FuzzyBothttps://gynopedia.org/w/index.php?title=Translations:Seoul/3/en&diff=186443Translations:Seoul/3/en2020-12-16T17:14:06Z<p>FuzzyBot: Importing a new version from external source</p>
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<div>As the largest city in South Korea, Seoul has advanced and varied medical services. Contraceptives can be purchased at pharmacies over-the-counter though you need a doctor's prescription for emergency contraception. While many facilities offer STI tests, it is important to exercise caution and choose anonymous testing centers. If you are a foreigner and test positive for HIV/AIDS or syphilis, you will most likely be deported from South Korea. While abortion is illegal, there are accounts of women secretly obtaining abortions. If you are pregnant and have the means to travel, it is advisable to seek abortions elsewhere, such as in mainland [[China]], [[Hong Kong]] or [[Japan]].</div>FuzzyBothttps://gynopedia.org/w/index.php?title=Translations:Seoul/9/en&diff=186442Translations:Seoul/9/en2020-12-16T17:07:30Z<p>FuzzyBot: Importing a new version from external source</p>
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<div>In 2012, President Pak Geun-Hye and her conservative government announced that the Korean Food & Drug Administration was considering reclassification of birth control pills, which would make the pills prescription-only. This caused public outrage and wide online discussion of the issue. Three months later, the proposal was dropped. It was decided to put the reclassification on hold for three years -- and, to this day, it seems to remain on hold. As reported in Korea Bang, "Asides from the 'woman’s right to choose' argument, one of the reasons Korean women get upset over the issue is perhaps cultural: unmarried Korean women rarely visit a gynaecologist. Even when seriously ill, a visit to a gynaecology clinic would be reluctant for fear of the disapproving stares around them. That’s not to mention the social pressure on Korean women to remain sexually naïve."<ref>[http://www.koreabang.com/2012/stories/law-on-contraceptive-pill-changes.html Law on Contraceptive Pill Changes]</ref></div>FuzzyBothttps://gynopedia.org/w/index.php?title=Translations:Hamburg/74/en&diff=186441Translations:Hamburg/74/en2020-12-16T17:05:42Z<p>FuzzyBot: Importing a new version from external source</p>
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<div>As of October 2017, South Korea still does not officially permit the sale of menstrual cups. While the country manufactures menstrual cups that are sold to other countries, the government has not approved of such sales within South Korea.<ref>[http://helloflo.com/menstrual-cups-that-are-made-in-south-korea-can-be-sold-in-the-us-but-not-in-south-korea/ Menstrual Cups That Are Made In South Korea Can Be Sold In The US, But Not In South Korea]</ref></div>FuzzyBothttps://gynopedia.org/w/index.php?title=Translations:Paris/93/en&diff=186439Translations:Paris/93/en2020-12-16T17:02:21Z<p>FuzzyBot: Importing a new version from external source</p>
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<div>* For a list of contraceptive options available in France, click [http://contraceptive.ippf.org/search?search.searchtext=&search.component=&search.countrycode=FR here].<br />
* If you don't yet have a prescription for birth control, it can be easily obtained by visiting an ob/gyn, a primary care physician or a midwife. If you have a foreign prescription, you should bring your prescription and an empty packet, if possible, to a pharmacist for refill. You can say, “Pourriez-vous me dépanner avant que j’obtienne une nouvelle ordonnance?” They may sell you a 1-3 month supply, especially if you promise to go to a doctor or a midwife soon.<br />
* In France, you can find many types of '''birth control pills''', including phasic pills, progestagen-only and combined pills. The brands available come from many countries, including France, Germany, USA, UK and Chile. Some brands you can find are Adépal, Cerazette, Cilest, Cycleane 30, Cycleane-20, Diane, Diane-35, Effiprev, Exluton, Harmonet, Jasmine, Jasminelle, Jasminellecontinu, Levonorgestrel, Ludeal Gé, Meliane, Melodia, Mercilon, Microval, Milli-Anovlar, Milligynon, Minesse, Minidril, Miniphase, Minulet, Moneva, Nordette, Ogyline, Ortho Novum 1/35, Phaeva, Planor, Qlaira, Tetragynon, Tri-Minulet, Triella, Trinordiol, Trinordiol 21, Varnoline, Yasmine and Yaz.<br />
* You can get the '''contraceptive implant'''. The only one in the market is Nexplanon.<br />
* You can get the '''contraceptive injectable/shot''', including Depo-Prodasone, Depo-Provera SAS 150mg/ml and Noristerat.<br />
* You can get an '''IUD'''. You can have copper IUD or hormonal IUD (Mirena or Jaydess).</div>FuzzyBothttps://gynopedia.org/w/index.php?title=Translations:Seoul/85/en&diff=186438Translations:Seoul/85/en2020-12-16T17:01:16Z<p>FuzzyBot: Importing a new version from external source</p>
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<div>* [http://www.chsc.or.kr/?post_type=book&p=89681/ Center for Health and Social Change] (건강과대안) : Provides a well-organized, feminist perspective contraceptive encyclopedia. TEL (02)747-6887 | FAX(02)3672-6887<br />
* Emergency Support Centers for Migrant Women ((이주여성긴급지원센터)): Provides 24/7 emergency support and shelter services for all foreign women, regardless of nationality, who have been victims of family violence, sexual assault and prostitution. Counseling services in 11 languages (Korean, Vietnamese, Chinese, English, Tagalog, Russian, Thai, Mongolian, Cambodian, Uzebek, and Japanese). Telephone: 1577-1366 (no area code required when dialed from ANY type of phone within South Korea), Address: 3rd Floor, Central Place, Seosomunno, Jung-Gu, Seoul, Email: wm1366@naver.com or wm1366@hanmail.net.<br />
* Emergency Call Line (Hotline) for Women(여성긴급전화): Tel 1577-1366 (available in English), Operating hours: 9p.m. - 9a.m.<br />
* Seoul Shelter for Women: Shelter for homeless and intellectually disabled women in Seoul. Under the management of Sister Veronica Kim.<br />
* [http://www.klac.or.kr/ Korea Legal Aid Corporation] (대한법률 구조공단): Offers free legal advice regarding civil, family and sexual harassment. Tel 02-3482-0132 (may not have English speaker available). <br />
* [http://help.ajou.ac.kr/ Ajou University Sexual Violence Counseling Center]: Tel 031-219-1745 (may not have English speaker available). Website in Korean only. Email: helper@ajou.ac.kr<br />
* [http://help.hanyang.ac.kr/ Hanyang University Gender Inequality Center:] Tel 02-2220-1444, 1783 (may not have English speaker available). Website supposedly has information in English, Chinese but looks to be only Korean on quick glance. Consulting can be done by phone and in person.<br />
* [https://sangdam.kookmin.ac.kr Kookmin University Sexual Violence Counseling Center]: Tel 02-910-4231~2 (may not have English speaker available). Website is in Korean only. Email: sangdam@kookmin.ac.kr. Consulting can be done by phone, e-mail and in person.<br />
* Seoul National University Center for Sexual Assault Prevention: Tel 02-880-5073 (may not have English speaker available). Website is in Korean only. Email: helpyou@snu.ac.kr , online counseling in English is possible. Consulting can be done by phone, in person and e-mail.<br />
* [http://web.yonsei.ac.kr/helper/ Yonsei University Sexual Violence Counseling Center]: Tel 02-2123-2118 (may not have English speaker available). Website is in Korean only. Email: helpyou@yonsei.ac.kr. Consulting can be done by phone, in person and e-mail.</div>FuzzyBothttps://gynopedia.org/w/index.php?title=Translations:Rabat/72/en&diff=186437Translations:Rabat/72/en2020-12-16T16:58:29Z<p>FuzzyBot: Importing a new version from external source</p>
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<div>* In Morocco, homosexuality is illegal and there are no laws to protect LGBTQ from discrimination. To learn about laws related to LGBT people in Morocco, click [http://www.equaldex.com/region/morocco here].<br />
* [http://www.ampf.org.ma/ The Association Marocaine de Planification Familiale (AMPF)]: This organization, founded in 1981, is the main sexual and reproductive health care organization in Morocco. It is a member of the International Planned Parenthood Federation, and they also do work related to education and advocacy.<br />
* [https://www.facebook.com/solfem/ Association Solidarité Féminine (ASF)]: "a non-profit organization founded by Aïcha Chenna in Casablanca, Morocco in 1985. The association helps single mothers gain work experience by training them at the association's restaurant, patisserie, and hammam."<br />
* [http://www.learningpartnership.org/morocco Association Démocratique des Femmes du Maroc (ADFM)]: "Association Démocratique des Femmes du Maroc (ADFM) is an autonomous, non-profit feminist NGO, which aims to promote women's rights in order to increase women's power and influence in the juridical, political, economic and social spheres to build an egalitarian society based on democracy and sustainable development."<br />
* [https://amalrestaurant.wordpress.com/ Amal Women's Training Center and Moroccan Restaurant]: This is in Marrakesh. "Amal Women's Training Center and Moroccan Restaurant is a non-profit organization in Marrakesh, Morocco, that helps disadvantaged women gain work experience by training them in the preparation of Moroccan food and international food"<br />
* [http://www.bmdoctors.com BMDOCTORS]: This website provides a directory of doctors in Morocco, Algeria and France.</div>FuzzyBothttps://gynopedia.org/w/index.php?title=Translations:Seoul/91/en&diff=186436Translations:Seoul/91/en2020-12-16T16:58:04Z<p>FuzzyBot: Importing a new version from external source</p>
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<div>* [http://khap.org/ Korea Federation for HIV/AIDS Prevention (KHAP)]: Provides free & anonymous tests for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, urethritis. Their HIV test are only for foreigners ("Our Testing both HIV Rapid and STD at any centers is offering basically for foreigners, not Koreans. Koreans are not available."). Reservation required by phone or website. Address: 30-6. Donam 1-dong Seongbuk-gu. 136-890. SEOUL KOREA ㆍTEL.82-2-927-4322 ㆍFax.82-2-927-4017, E-mail:khap@kaids.or.kr.</div>FuzzyBothttps://gynopedia.org/w/index.php?title=Translations:Hamburg/22/en&diff=186434Translations:Hamburg/22/en2020-12-16T16:50:32Z<p>FuzzyBot: Importing a new version from external source</p>
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