Algiers

Algeria / Algiers

OVERVIEW

Contraception (Birth Control)

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 here.

Laws & Social Stigmas

In Algeria, you can purchase condoms and birth control pills at pharmacies without a prescription. While you may technically need a prescription for birth control pills, this is not typically enforced, and birth control pills are widely available over-the-counter. However, for other forms of birth control, such as implants, injectables, and IUDs, you may need to directly visit a health care provider.

Emergency Contraception (Morning After Pill)

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. 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 here and here.

Laws & Social Stigmas

In Algeria, emergency contraceptive pills (the morning after pill) is supposedly only available via prescription, but we'll need to confirm with more sources.

What to Get & Where to Get It

• In Algeria, emergency contraceptive pills (the morning after pill) is supposedly only available via prescription, but we'll need to confirm with more sources. You may see brands like Pregnon available in pharmacies.

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs/STDs)

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 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 here.

Menstruation

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 here. To learn more about menstrual underwear, click here.

Abortion

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 here.

Laws & Social Stigmas

In Algeria, abortion is only legally permitted in cases when the pregnancy endangers the physical or mental health of the pregnant person. It is not generally available upon request. To learn more, you can read the Algerian Penal Code (in Arabic).

List of Additional Resources

• Algerian Ministry of Health, Population and Hospital Reform (MSPRH): "The health system is organized around the Algerian Ministry of Health, Population and Hospital Reform (MSPRH), which manages the hospital and health sector."
• The Association Algerienne pour la Planification Familiale (AAPF): "The Association Algerienne pour la Planification Familiale (AAPF) was founded in 1987 and became an IPPF Member Association 2 years later. The organization works for the well-being and development of individuals and families through the promotion of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and family planning."
• BMDOCTORS : This website provides a directory of doctors in Morocco, Algeria and France.
• Equaldex - Algeria: Click here to learn about LGBTQ rights and laws in Algeria. It is important to understand homosexuality is illegal in Algeria, as of December 2018.
• Alouen: This is an LGBTQ organization in Algeria. They don't seem to have a dedicated webpage, but you can reach out to them on Facebook or Twitter. Email: alouen.algerie@gmail.com