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====Testing Facilities====
====Testing Facilities====


* [https://www.better2know.co.za/ Better2Know]: "If you are worried you may have an STI (Sexually Transmitted Infection) Better2Know can help you to get tested in Johannesburg. Whether you are concerned about HIV or another STI you can choose a test to suit your needs. Better2Know offers individual tests for specific STIs or you can choose one of our comprehensive sexual health screens. Our service in Johannesburg is available 7 days a week. Your highly accurate test results will be available quickly by telephone, email or SMS or you can view them by logging in to our secure patient area. Should your result show an infection, do not worry. Better2Know will ensure that you have access to the best advice and treatment." Locations throughout Johannesburg. Click [https://www.better2know.co.za/centres/city/johannesburg here] to view locations.
* [https://www.better2know.co.za/ Better2Know]: "If you are worried you may have an STI (Sexually Transmitted Infection) Better2Know can help you to get tested in Johannesburg. Whether you are concerned about HIV or another STI you can choose a test to suit your needs. Better2Know offers individual tests for specific STIs or you can choose one of our comprehensive sexual health screens. Our service in Johannesburg is available 7 days a week. Your highly accurate test results will be available quickly by telephone, email or SMS or you can view them by logging in to our secure patient area. Should your result show an infection, do not worry. Better2Know will ensure that you have access to the best advice and treatment." Locations throughout Johannesburg. Click [https://www.better2know.co.za/centres/ here] to view locations.
* [http://www.mariestopes.org.za/hiv-stis/ Marie Stopes]: "At Marie Stopes you will have a confidential consultation with a nurse who will discuss your concerns and recommend any tests. We recommend making an appointment for a comprehensive sexual health screening with includes HIV and STI testing for both women and men, as well as a pap smear for women. Marie Stopes has 14 centres across South Africa, to make an appointment for an HIV test, STI screening or comprehensive sexual health screening book online or call us on 0800 11 77 85."
* [http://www.mariestopes.org.za/hiv-stis/ Marie Stopes]: "At Marie Stopes you will have a confidential consultation with a nurse who will discuss your concerns and recommend any tests. We recommend making an appointment for a comprehensive sexual health screening with includes HIV and STI testing for both women and men, as well as a pap smear for women. Marie Stopes has 14 centres across South Africa, to make an appointment for an HIV test, STI screening or comprehensive sexual health screening book online or call us on 0800 11 77 85."


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===What to Get & Where to Get It===
===What to Get & Where to Get It===


In Johannesburg, you can find pads, pantyliners, tampons and menstrual cups. One recommended store to buy menstrual products is Clicks (a store that has toiletries, pharmacy, etc).
In Cape Town, you can find pads, pantyliners, tampons and menstrual cups. One recommended store to buy menstrual products is Clicks (a store that has toiletries, pharmacy, etc).


Here's where you can buy a Mooncup (menstrual cup) in Johannesburg:
Here are some local stores/vendors that sell menstrual cups in Cape Town:


* Feel Healthy: Balfour Park Shopping Centre, Corner Athol and Louis Botha Avenue, Highlands North, Johannesburg
* [http://www.ninsouthafrica.com/ Mari Basson Trading as nin] - Sells Lunette menstrual cups.
* Fresh Earth Food Store: 103 Komatie Road, Emmarentia, Johannesburg, Tel:011 646 4404 Fax:011 646 3470 Email: info@freshearth.co.za
* Lakeside Pharmacy: Sells Mpower menstrual cups. Address: Lakeside Centre, Main Rd, Muizenberg, 7945. Tel: 021 788 6300.
* Fruit and Roots: Holbart Grove Shopping Centre, corner of Hobart and Grosvenor Roads, Bryanston, Johannesburg
* Steps to Health: Sells Mpower menstrual cup. Address: Cnr. Kendel & Boundry Roads, Constantia / Diep River/ Tel: 021 712 5050.
* Loving Nature Health Shop and Juice Bar: Genesis Centre, Entrance 2, 3 Bradfield Drive, Fairmount, Johannesburg
* The Good Stuff: Sells Lunette and My Own Cup. Address: Cavendish Square, Claremont, Cape Town. Tel: 002721 674 4380.


The local brand Mpower Menstrual Cups sells a standard and light flow menstrual cup which can be bought on takealot.com
The local brand Mpower Menstrual Cups sells a standard and light flow menstrual cup which can be bought on takealot.com
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===Costs===
===Costs===
You can buy a Mpower Mentrual Cup for R279 on takealot.com
You can buy a Mpower Mentrual Cup for R279 on takealot.com


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* [http://www.mariestopes.org.za/safe-abortion/ Marie Stopes South Africa]: "We offer safe abortion (also called Termination of Pregnancy or TOP) for women who are up to 20 weeks pregnant. Depending on the gestation (stage of the pregnancy), we have two services available: the Marie Stopes Medical Process (often called the abortion pill) and the Marie Stopes Procedure (a minor, same day treatment). Our nurses and doctors are accredited professionals and experts in reproductive healthcare. Our work is strictly governed the Choice on Termination of Pregnancy Act (amended 2008) and we adhere to World Health Organisation Guidelines and protocols set out by Marie Stopes International."
* [http://www.mariestopes.org.za/safe-abortion/ Marie Stopes South Africa]: "We offer safe abortion (also called Termination of Pregnancy or TOP) for women who are up to 20 weeks pregnant. Depending on the gestation (stage of the pregnancy), we have two services available: the Marie Stopes Medical Process (often called the abortion pill) and the Marie Stopes Procedure (a minor, same day treatment). Our nurses and doctors are accredited professionals and experts in reproductive healthcare. Our work is strictly governed the Choice on Termination of Pregnancy Act (amended 2008) and we adhere to World Health Organisation Guidelines and protocols set out by Marie Stopes International."
* [http://www.abortionclinicjhb.co.za/ Abortion Clinic Johannesburg]: "Abortion Clinic Johannesburg is a legal Women’s Clinic in South-Africa offering same day legal termination of pregnancy at affordale rates. Termination of pregnancy is when a pregnancy is terminated before it results into the birth of a child. With several years of experience in termination of pregnancy, our abortion doctors make sure that all abortion procedures are performed with great care. Our Abortion prices are affordable and start from R499."
* [http://drevewomenabortionclinic.co.za/ Dr. Eve Women Abortion Clinic]: "This clinic is South Africa's top Abortion clinic facility, with state of the art facilities complimented by registered and experienced Medical professionals. We have made it possible for 100's of women who have had an unwanted pregnancies to have a Safe and Private Abortion."
* [http://drevewomenabortionclinic.co.za/ Dr. Eve Women Abortion Clinic]: "This clinic is South Africa's top Abortion clinic facility, with state of the art facilities complimented by registered and experienced Medical professionals. We have made it possible for 100's of women who have had an unwanted pregnancies to have a Safe and Private Abortion."


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