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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
Contraception was introduced to Mauritius in 1958 by thePlanning Association, a private Catholic organization.<ref>[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12262566 Contraception in Mauritius (Author's transl)]</ref> | |||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
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==Emergency Contraception (Morning After Pill)== | ==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 [https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/morning-after-pill-emergency-contraception here] and [http://ec.princeton.edu/info/ecp.html here]. | '''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]. | ||
===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
In Mauritius, 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/mauritius/ EC Status and Availability - Mauritius]</ref> | |||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
* You can find emergency contraceptive pills (morning after pills) at pharmacies, and they are sold over-the-counter. Some brands you may find are NorLevo 1.5mg, Pregnon, and ellaOne.<ref>[https://www.cecinfo.org/country-by-country-information/status-availability-database/countries/mauritius/ EC Status and Availability - Mauritius]</ref> | |||
* 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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For short-term travelers in Mauritius, there are no known travel restrictions related to HIV/AIDS status. This means that you can enter the country, regardless of your HIV status, and you will not be asked for a medical certificate. However, if you want to apply for legal residency, you may need to prove that your HIV-negative.<ref>[http://www.hivtravel.org/Default.aspx?PageId=143&CountryId=120 MAURITIUS - REGULATIONS ON ENTRY, STAY AND RESIDENCE FOR PLHIV]</ref> | |||
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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
In Mauritius, abortion is permitted in certain circumstances, which include: to save the life of the pregnant person, to preserve the mental or physical life of the pregnant person, if the pregnant was the result of rape or incest, or if there is severe risk of fetal impairment.<ref>[https://www.womenonwaves.org/en/page/6101/mauritius Women on Waves - Mauritius]</ref> <ref>[http://worldabortionlaws.com/map/ World Abortion Laws]</ref> | |||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
* "The availability of Misoprostol is unknown." - Women on Waves<ref>[https://www.womenonwaves.org/en/page/6101/mauritius Women on Waves - Mauritius]</ref> | |||
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==List of Additional Resources== | ==List of Additional Resources== | ||
* [http://health.govmu.org/ Ministry of Health] | |||
* [http://mauritiusfamilyplanning.com/ The Mauritius Family Planning & Welfare Association (MFPWA)]: "Set up in 1957, the Mauritius Family Planning & Welfare Association (MFPWA) was one of the earliest organizations in Africa focusing on family planning issues. As the nation struggled to find a way to address pressing population issues, a group of advocates formed MFPWA and started to provide services directly to women." | |||
* [https://trickleout.net/index.php/directory-pilot/Mauritius_/mauritius-alliance-of-women Mauritius Alliance of Women]: Postal Address (Main Contact)Shand Street, Beau Bassin Mauritius. | |||
* [http://www.qb.mu/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=172&Itemid=413&lang=en Mauritius - List of Women's associations] | |||
* [https://www.equaldex.com/region/mauritius Equaldex - Mauritius]: Click here to learn about LGBTQ rights and laws in Mauritius. | |||
* [http://www.lgbt.mu/ LGBT Mauritius]: "The island is small, and so as our LGBT community. However, we are here and queer, so we will try to answer ALL your questions, LGBT and others!" | |||
* [http://www.youngqueeralliance.com/ Young Queer Alliance]: "The Young Queer Alliance (YQA) is a non-governmental, youth-led and apolitical organisation registered in the Republic of Mauritius to empower youth, promote equality and leading change in the field of Sexual Orientation, Gender Expression and Gender Identity." Email: info@youngqueeralliance.com | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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