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Istanbul is a complex, often confusing, environment for women's health care. While birth control pills are available in many pharmacies ("eczanes" in Turkish) in the city center, and abortion is legal, it can be difficult to find reliable and responsive treatment. This is due to the conflicting messages surrounding women's sexual and reproductive freedom in the country. On the one hand, Turkey is constitutionally secular and certain districts of the city, such as Beyoglu and Kadikoy, are famously progressive for Turkey. On the other hand, Istanbul residents are well-aware of the judgmental treatment received by women for the clothing they wear, the lifestyles they choose, or even the company they keep. This creates a discrepancy between the legal options and the social realities of the city. For this reason, it is especially important to do one's research in advance when looking for a gynecologist or STD test. <br />
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==Contraception==<br />
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In Turkey, you do not need a prescription to purchase birth control.<br />
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In central Istanbul, birth control pills are available in many pharmacies ("eczanes" in Turkish). While there are less options than in the States, there are certainly a few options, including [[Yasmin]].<br />
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==Emergency Contraception==<br />
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In Turkey, you do not need a prescription to purchase Plan B. You can purchase them at pharmacies for about 50 lira. Common brands include [ADD ON NAMES HERE].<br />
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==Menstruation==<br />
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==Gynecological Exams==<br />
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==STD Tests==<br />
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==Pregnancy==<br />
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==Abortion==<br />
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==Advocacy & Counseling==<br />
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