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| '''Contraception: Over-the-Counter'''
| condoms, pills (sometimes no prescription), IUD (device purchase only)
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| '''Contraception: Prescription/Clinic Required'''
| pills (sometimes prescription needed), IUD insertion
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| '''Emergency Contraception'''
| no prescription required (usually)
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| '''STIs'''
| testing available; no travel restrictions
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| '''Menstrual Products'''
| pads, tampons, cups
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| '''Abortion Law'''
| legally available upon request (up to 12 weeks gestation)
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| '''LGBTQ Laws'''
| homosexuality legal
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| '''Related Pages'''
| [[Bulgaria]]
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'''OVERVIEW'''  
'''OVERVIEW'''  
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===Laws & Social Stigmas===
===Laws & Social Stigmas===
There are no travel restrictions related to HIV status, as of 2020.<ref>[http://www.hivtravel.org/Default.aspx?PageId=143&CountryId=34 BULGARIA - REGULATIONS ON ENTRY, STAY AND RESIDENCE FOR PLHIV]</ref>


In Bulgaria, there are an estimated 2800 adults living with HIV, which accounts for less than 0.1% of the population, as of 2017. Furthermore, the infection rate has decreased by 14% since 2000. It is estimated that about 87% of people living with HIV in Bulgaria know their status, and 43% of adults and children who have HIV are receiving ART. However, there are higher HIV infection rates in certain communities<ref>[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3360374/ HIV epidemic in Bulgaria]</ref>, such as men who have sex with men (3.9%), prisoners (1.7%), and injection drug users (1.7%). It is estimated that around 0.3% of sex workers are living with HIV. One factor to consider is that HIV knowledge in Bulgaria tends to be low, with a little under 19% of young people (ages 15-24) holding  knowledge of HIV prevention.<ref>[http://www.unaids.org/en/regionscountries/countries/bulgaria UNAIDS - Bulgaria Factsheet, 2017]</ref>
In Bulgaria, there are an estimated 2800 adults living with HIV, which accounts for less than 0.1% of the population, as of 2017. Furthermore, the infection rate has decreased by 14% since 2000. It is estimated that about 87% of people living with HIV in Bulgaria know their status, and 43% of adults and children who have HIV are receiving ART. However, there are higher HIV infection rates in certain communities<ref>[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3360374/ HIV epidemic in Bulgaria]</ref>, such as men who have sex with men (3.9%), prisoners (1.7%), and injection drug users (1.7%). It is estimated that around 0.3% of sex workers are living with HIV. One factor to consider is that HIV knowledge in Bulgaria tends to be low, with a little under 19% of young people (ages 15-24) holding  knowledge of HIV prevention.<ref>[http://www.unaids.org/en/regionscountries/countries/bulgaria UNAIDS - Bulgaria Factsheet, 2017]</ref>
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* You can find '''pads/pantyliners''' sold at a variety of stores in Bulgaria, from small stores to larger supermarket chains, such as Lilly’s and DM. There is also a local menstrual product company, called [https://palomita.com/en Palomita], which produces pads and pantyliners.
* You can find '''pads/pantyliners''' sold at a variety of stores in Bulgaria, from small stores to larger supermarket chains, such as Lilly’s and DM. There is also a local menstrual product company, called [https://palomita.com/en Palomita], which produces pads and pantyliners.
* You can find '''tampons''' sold at a variety of stores in Bulgaria, from small stores to larger supermarket chains, such as Lilly’s and DM. There is also a local menstrual product company, called [https://palomita.com/en Palomita], which produces tampons.
* You can find '''tampons''' sold at a variety of stores in Bulgaria, from small stores to larger supermarket chains, such as Lilly’s and DM. There is also a local menstrual product company, called [https://palomita.com/en Palomita], which produces tampons.
* You can find '''menstrual cups''' sold in a variety of stores in Sofia and other Bulgarian cities. For example, in Sofia, you may be able to find menstrual cups sold at Аптека Ремедиум (ul. "Ivan Denkoglu" 34), Аптека Ремедиум (ul. "Graf Ignatiev" 40), Аптека Ремедиум (ul. "Boris Hristov" 2), and Аптека Ремедиум (ul. "Geo Milev" 34).<ref>[http://menstrualcupmap.com/ Menstrual Cup Map]</ref> For a list of some other stores that may carry menstrual cups, you can check out the [http://meluna.bg/menstrualni-chashki-apteki/ MeLuna listing page] for Bulgarian sellers.
* You can find '''menstrual cups''' sold in a variety of stores in Sofia and other Bulgarian cities. For example, in Sofia, you may be able to find menstrual cups sold at Аптека Ремедиум (ul. "Ivan Denkoglu" 34), Аптека Ремедиум (ul. "Graf Ignatiev" 40), Аптека Ремедиум (ul. "Boris Hristov" 2), and Аптека Ремедиум (ul. "Geo Milev" 34).<ref>[http://menstrualcupmap.com/ Menstrual Cup Map]</ref> For a list of some other stores that may carry menstrual cups, you can check out the [https://www.meluna.bg/menstrual-cup-meluna-bulgaria/ MeLuna listing page] for Bulgarian sellers. All pharmacies that sell menstrual cups in Bulgaria you can find  [https://meluna.bg/menstrualni-chashki-apteki/ MeLuna pharmacies]


===Costs===
===Costs===
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