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'''OVERVIEW''' | '''OVERVIEW''' | ||
As the largest city in Georgia, you will find many health care resources in Atlanta. However, as a more conservative American state, you will need to be careful about choosing your health care providers in Georgia. You need a prescription to obtain birth control. If you're a minor, it's recommended that you visit a Title X clinic to seek out birth control or counseling. If you want emergency contraception (the morning after pill), you can access it without a prescription. You can simply go to a pharmacy or health center and purchase it. There are some low-cost centers for STI/STD tests, and we have a list of places where you can find PrEP in Atlanta. | As the largest city in Georgia, you will find many health care resources in Atlanta. However, as a more conservative American state, you will need to be careful about choosing your health care providers in Georgia. You need a prescription to obtain birth control. If you're a minor, it's recommended that you visit a Title X clinic to seek out birth control or counseling. If you want emergency contraception (the morning after pill), you can access it without a prescription. You can simply go to a pharmacy or health center and purchase it. There are some low-cost centers for STI/STD tests, and we have a list of places where you can find PrEP in Atlanta. In May 2019, the governor of Georgia signed into law the most restrictive abortion policy in the United States, which bans abortion at any sign of "embryonic or fetal cardiac activity." This usually occurs in the sixth week of pregnancy. However, these laws may be challenged in court. In addition, there are various restrictions imposed upon those who seek out abortions , like mandatory counseling, 24 hour wait periods, and parental notification for minors. | ||
==Contraception (Birth Control)== | ==Contraception (Birth Control)== | ||