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|'''Contraception: Over-the-Counter'''
|condoms
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|'''Contraception: Prescription/Clinic Required'''
|pills, patch, ring, IUD, implant, shot
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|'''Emergency Contraception'''
|no prescription required; available in pharmacies
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|'''STIs'''
|no travel restrictions; HIV-positive foreigners not deported
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|'''Menstrual Products'''
|pads, tampons, cups
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|'''Abortion Law'''
|law currently unclear (but abortion unavailable)
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|'''LGBTQ Laws'''
| homosexuality legal; gender change legal
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|'''Related Pages'''
|[[[United States of America]]
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'''OVERVIEW'''  
'''OVERVIEW'''  


As the largest city in Arizona, you will find many health care resources in Phoenix. Like most other US cities, you'll need a prescription to obtain birth control (with the exception of condoms and a few other methods). You don't need a prescription to purchase emergency contraception (the morning after pill), and everyone, including minors, can purchase Plan B. Like other US cities, you can find the HPV vaccine. You can also find PrEP and PEP in Arizona, and we have provided more information on vendors below (in the "Medications and Vaccines" section). Abortion is legal, yet restrictions apply, include mandatory counseling, ultrasounds and a 24-hour wait period.  
As the largest city in Arizona, you will find many health care resources in Phoenix. Like most other US cities, you'll need a prescription to obtain birth control (with the exception of condoms and a few other methods). You don't need a prescription to purchase emergency contraception (the morning after pill), and everyone, including minors, can purchase Plan B. Like other US cities, you can find the HPV vaccine. You can also find PrEP and PEP in Arizona, and we have provided more information on vendors below (in the "Medications and Vaccines" section).
 
The legal status of abortion in Arizona is currently unclear. In June 2022, the United States Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade, a ruling that formerly protected federal abortion rights.<ref name=":0">https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/3535742-read-the-supreme-court-ruling-overturning-roe-v-wade/</ref> This means that states can determine their own abortion laws. Within hours of the overturning of Roe v. Wade, state senate Republicans of Arizona released a statement, which said that abortion was banned in the state.<ref name=":1">https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/jun/25/arizona-planned-parenthood-abortion-state-laws</ref> Planned Parenthood of Arizona announced that they would halt all abortion procedures in their 7 clinics in the state, since abortion laws were unclear.<ref name=":2">https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/jun/25/arizona-planned-parenthood-abortion-state-laws</ref>


==Contraception (Birth Control)==
==Contraception (Birth Control)==
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===Laws & Social Stigmas===
===Laws & Social Stigmas===


In the United States, abortion has been fully legal since the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision (1973). In Arizona, you can obtain an abortion but restrictions apply. Before you can receive an abortion, you must go through state-directed counseling, where the counselor will read a script that aims to discourage you from seeking out an abortion. You must also obtain an ultrasound at least 24 hours before the abortion, and the provider must ask you if she wants to see the ultrasound image. Following the counseling and ultrasound, you must then go through a 24-hour wait period before the abortion can be performed. The use of telemedicine for an abortion is prohibited.<ref>[https://www.guttmacher.org/fact-sheet/state-facts-about-abortion-arizona State Facts About Abortion: Arizona]</ref>
The legal status of abortion in Arizona is currently unclear. In June 2022, the United States Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade, a ruling that formerly protected federal abortion rights.<ref name=":0" /> This means that states can determine their own abortion laws. Within hours of the overturning of Roe v. Wade, state senate Republicans of Arizona released a statement, which said that abortion was banned in the state.<ref name=":1" /> Planned Parenthood of Arizona announced that they would halt all abortion procedures in their 7 clinics in the state, since abortion laws were unclear.<ref name=":2" />
 
Prior to the overturning of Roe v. Wade, you could obtain an abortion but restrictions applied. Before you could receive an abortion, you needed to go through state-directed counseling, where the counselor would read a script that aimed to discourage you from seeking out an abortion. You needed to also obtain an ultrasound at least 24 hours before the abortion, and the provider would ask you if you wants to see the ultrasound image. Following the counseling and ultrasound, you would then go through a 24-hour wait period before the abortion can be performed. The use of telemedicine for an abortion is prohibited.<ref>[https://www.guttmacher.org/fact-sheet/state-facts-about-abortion-arizona State Facts About Abortion: Arizona]</ref>


If you're under 18 years old and want an abortion in Arizona, it's required that one of your parents consents to the abortion (i.e. "parental consent"). If you cannot manage to get the parental consent, you can try to get a "judicial bypass." This is when you ask a judge for permission instead or, if it's an emergency (for medical reasons), you can get special permission.<ref>[https://sexetc.org/states/arizona Sex in the States: Arizona]</ref> For more information on minors and abortion laws in Arizona, click [https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-arizona/online-health-center/minors-and-abortion-law here].
If you're under 18 years old and want an abortion in Arizona, it's required that one of your parents consents to the abortion (i.e. "parental consent"). If you cannot manage to get the parental consent, you can try to get a "judicial bypass." This is when you ask a judge for permission instead or, if it's an emergency (for medical reasons), you can get special permission.<ref>[https://sexetc.org/states/arizona Sex in the States: Arizona]</ref> For more information on minors and abortion laws in Arizona, click [https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-arizona/online-health-center/minors-and-abortion-law here].
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===What to Get & Where to Get It===
===What to Get & Where to Get It===
 
Abortion has been declared illegal in Texas. If you want to seek out abortion services, here are some options:
* [https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-arizona/online-health-center/abortion-services Planned Parenthood]: "We offer both the abortion pill (medication abortion) and in-clinic abortion (surgical abortion). We are here to help, and can discuss all of your options with you - as well as provide adoption and pre-natal care referrals." To find out which locations offer these options, or to obtain more information about accessing care, please call 602.277.PLAN (7526).  
*You may be able to get the abortion pill mailed to you. Check out [https://www.womenonweb.org/en/i-need-an-abortion Women on Web] or contact a local sexual & reproductive health care organization to see what may be available to you.
* [https://fpamg.com/ Family Planning Associates Medical Group]: They provide medical abortions (abortion pill), surgical abortions and late-term abortions. "Since 1994, Family Planning Associates Medical Group (FPAMG) has been a top Abortion Clinic in AZ, providing safe, caring family planning services in a comfortable PRIVATE medical office." Located in Papago Medical Park. Address: 1331 N 7th St #225, Phoenix, AZ 85006. Phone Numbers: Ph: 602-553-0440, Ph: 800-558-0440. Email: support@fpamg.com.
*You can get an abortion in other states, such as New Mexico, California, and New York. You can call National Abortion Federation (1-800-772-9100) for potential financial and transportation support in obtaining abortions in another state.
 
* You can contact [https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-arizona/ Planned Parenthood Arizona] or [https://fpamg.com/ Family Planning Associates Medical Group] to see what options may be available for you.
'''Note:''' Be careful -- there are some places that advertise themselves as abortion clinics, and they're actually religious anti-abortion clinics. They are also known as "crisis centers." For example, Crisis Pregnancy Centers of Arizona Phoenix Center is an example of this type of center.
'''Note:''' Be careful -- there are some places that advertise themselves as abortion clinics, and they're actually religious anti-abortion clinics. They are also known as "crisis centers." For example, Crisis Pregnancy Centers of Arizona Phoenix Center is an example of this type of center.


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