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| '''OVERVIEW'''
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| ==Contraception (Birth Control)==
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| '''General Note:''' There are many types of contraceptives, also known as "birth control," including IUDs, oral contraceptives, patches, shots, and condoms, etc. If you would like to view a full list, click [https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/birth-control here].
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| In Finland, you can purchase condoms without a prescription at pharmacies. However, you need a prescription to obtain most forms of contraception, such as birth control pills, implants, injectables, and IUDs.<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>
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| ==Emergency Contraception (Morning After Pill)==
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| '''Important Notes:''' Emergency contraception may prevent pregnancy for three days (72 hours) and sometimes five days (120 hours) after unprotected sex. Take EC '''as soon as possible''' after unprotected sex to prevent pregnancy. If you don't have access to dedicated EC, oral contraceptives can be used as replacement EC, but remember the following: 1) Only some contraceptives work as EC 2) Different contraceptives require different dosages and time schedules to work as EC 3) You must only use the first 21 pills in 28-day packs and 4) They may be less effective than dedicated EC. For general information on emergency contraceptives, click [https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/morning-after-pill-emergency-contraception here] and [http://ec.princeton.edu/info/ecp.html here].
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| In Finland, emergency contraceptive pills (morning after pills) are available over-the-counter at pharmacies. No prescription is required.<ref>[https://www.cecinfo.org/country-by-country-information/status-availability-database/countries/finland/ EC Status and Availability - Finland]</ref> Furthermore, the use of emergency contraceptives (such as pills and IUDs) are included in the national family planning policies, and health care providers share information about emergency contraception to patients during exams. A range of people are allowed to distribute emergency contraceptive pills in Finland, including pharmacists, nurses, midwives, and physicians.<ref>[http://www.ec-ec.org/emergency-contraception-in-europe/country-by-country-information-2/finland/ ECEC - Finland]</ref>
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| There are currently no age restrictions on purchasing emergency contraceptive pills in Finland. Until 2015, individuals who were under 15 years old needed a prescription in order to purchase LNG emergency contraception, but this requirement has been lifted.<ref>[http://www.ec-ec.org/emergency-contraception-in-europe/country-by-country-information-2/finland/ ECEC - Finland]</ref>
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| * You can find emergency contraceptive pills (morning after pills) at pharmacies, clinics, and family planning clinics, and they are sold over-the-counter. Some brands you may find are NorLevo 1.5mg, Postinor 1500, and ellaOne.<ref>[https://www.cecinfo.org/country-by-country-information/status-availability-database/countries/finland/ EC Status and Availability - Finland]</ref>
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| * '''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.
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| * You can expect to pay around € 18.87 for LNG emergency contraceptives and € 33.60 for UPA emergency contraceptives, as of 2013.<ref>[https://www.cecinfo.org/country-by-country-information/status-availability-database/countries/finland/ EC Status and Availability - Finland]</ref>
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| ==Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs/STDs)==
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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].
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| In Finland, there are no known travel or residency restrictions for people with HIV/AIDS. This means that you can enter the country, regardless of your HIV status, and you should not be deported if you test positive for HIV while you are in the country. Furthermore, legal residents of Finland are entitled to the same HIV treatment as Finnish nationals.<ref>[http://www.hivtravel.org/Default.aspx?PageId=143&CountryId=69 FINLAND - REGULATIONS ON ENTRY, STAY AND RESIDENCE FOR PLHIV]</ref>
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| * AIDS hotline without regional access code: +358 20 327 000
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| * Helsingin Ylioppistollinen Keskussairaala: This hospital is supposed to have the best HIV treatment in Finland. Address: Haartmaninkatu 4, FIN-00290 Helsinki. Phone: +358 9 4711
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| * The Finnish Red Cross: They provide counseling for people with HIV/AIDS. Address in Helsinki: Suomen Punainen Risti, Tehtaankatu 1 a, FIN-00140 Helsinki
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| * HIV Foundation/Finnish AIDS Council: Unioninkatu 45 K, FIN-00170 Helsinki, Fax: +358 9 454 320 760.
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| * Finnish AIDS Council: E-mail: Bengt.Lindblom@aidscouncil.fi
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| * [https://www.positiiviset.fi/en/ Positiiviset ry - HivFinland]: Address: Paciuksenkaari 27, 00270 Helsinki, Finland. Phone: +358 6925 441. Fax: +358 6925 447
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| '''Note:''' In addition to pads and tampons, you can also use menstrual cups and menstrual underwear for your period. To learn more about menstrual cups, click [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Menstrual_cup here]. To learn more about menstrual underwear, click [http://menstrualcupreviews.net/best-period-panties-reviews/ here].
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| '''Important Note:''' There are two main types of abortions: medical (also known as the "abortion pill") and surgical (also known as "in-clinic"). For medical abortions, you take a pill to induce abortion. For surgical abortions, a procedure is performed to induce abortion. For general information about medical and surgical abortions, click [https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/abortion here].
| | Our mission is to provide practical, stigma-free information so that users can feel empowered and make informed decisions. The basic idea is that you search for a city -- for example, [[New York City]] or [[Seoul]] -- and Gynopedia provides free information on birth control, the morning after pill, STI tests, menstrual products, gynecologists, obstetricians, prenatal care, abortion access, crisis support, and more in that city. So, let’s say you need a low-cost clinic in New York, or an LGBTQ-friendly gynecologist in Bangkok, or the morning after pill in Lima. Well, Gynopedia is the resource for you. |
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| * [https://stm.fi/en/frontpage Ministry of Social Affairs and Health]
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| * [http://www.vaestoliitto.fi/ "Väestöliitto (The Family Federation of Finland)]: "Väestöliitto (The Family Federation of Finland) is an umbrella organization for agencies working in the field of health and social affairs in relation to population and family policy issues. It offers free sex education services to young people through the Open House Youth Counselling Service which provides personal and telephone counselling on topics such as sexuality, contraception, and dating. It runs programmes in schools to highlight population and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) issues."
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| * [https://www.familyplanning2020.org/finland Finland - Family Planning 2020]: "In 2017, Finland committed an additional EUR21.3 million to sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). The Finnish Minister for Foreign Trade and Development also pledged an additional EUR20 million for She Decides, a global movement to promote, provide, and protect the rights of women and girls. The Finnish government also joined the call to action for the Global Roadmap for Data, Monitoring, and Accountability for Family Planning and Sexual and Reproductive Health in Humanitarian Crises by signing a pledge to address the global data gap for SRHR of adolescents."
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Gynopedia is an open resource wiki for sexual, reproductive, and women's health care across the globe.
Our mission is to provide practical, stigma-free information so that users can feel empowered and make informed decisions. The basic idea is that you search for a city -- for example, New York City or Seoul -- and Gynopedia provides free information on birth control, the morning after pill, STI tests, menstrual products, gynecologists, obstetricians, prenatal care, abortion access, crisis support, and more in that city. So, let’s say you need a low-cost clinic in New York, or an LGBTQ-friendly gynecologist in Bangkok, or the morning after pill in Lima. Well, Gynopedia is the resource for you.
How do we get all this information? Contributions from real people, along with research and community outreach. So, we would love if you can contribute your knowledge! You don't need to create an account to contribute. Simply search for a city, click "Edit," and add information. Let us know which pharmacies, clinics, or gynecologists worked out for you. Let us know local taboos or social customs to consider. Think about what you would tell a friend -- that's what you should add! To help you get started, here's an instructional video, and you can view all our pages via the Gynopedia Index.
DO YOU WANT TO HELP?
THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO GET INVOLVED.
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Contribute
Share Knowledge
Add and edit free content on Gynopedia.
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Donate
Help us Grow
Support our ad-free initiative with no corporate sponsors.
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Translate
Make Gynopedia Global
Translate pages into other languages.
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Moderate
Ensure Quality
Help with editing, citations, & fact-checking.
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Shop
Buy Awesome Clothes & Gear
100% of all proceeds we receive will go back into Gynopedia.
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Social Media
Spread the Word
Like us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram and Twitter
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Gynopedia is a free community for all sexes and genders. There are no advertisers or corporate sponsors. We appreciate your support. To learn about our story, check out our About page. To review our rules and guidelines, please check out the Gynopedia Guidelines. If you have any questions, please email us: gynopediawiki@gmail.com. Please like us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram and Twitter, and thank you for supporting the project!
