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'''OVERVIEW''' | '''OVERVIEW''' | ||
In Amsterdam, you will find an accessible and progressive health care landscape. Contraception is legal and widely used, although prescription is required for birth control pills. You can purchase emergency contraception ("the morning after pill") without a prescription. Furthermore, ellaOne (the most effective EC pill on the market) is available, and a prescription is no longer required. | In Amsterdam, you will find an accessible and progressive health care landscape. Contraception is legal and widely used, although prescription is required for birth control pills. You can purchase emergency contraception ("the morning after pill") without a prescription. Furthermore, ellaOne (the most effective EC pill on the market) is available, and a prescription is no longer required. If you're under 25 years old, you can easily get a free STI tests and, if necessary, treatment. There are a plethora of STI and HIV-related organizations in the Netherlands, as well, that provide a great variety of education, advocacy and support. You can also access PrEP in the Netherlands. | ||
For pregnant women, maternity leave is offered for 16 weeks with full 100% wage coverage. For women seeking abortions, they can obtain abortions upon request for up to 24 weeks of pregnancy. Note that there is a 5-day wait period for abortions in the Netherlands. Additionally, there are many free, confidential and very trustworthy services that work with women, homeless youth and other populations in need. Please see our "Advocacy & Counseling" section for details on some of these organizations. | For pregnant women, maternity leave is offered for 16 weeks with full 100% wage coverage. For women seeking abortions, they can obtain abortions upon request for up to 24 weeks of pregnancy. Note that there is a 5-day wait period for abortions in the Netherlands. Additionally, there are many free, confidential and very trustworthy services that work with women, homeless youth and other populations in need. Please see our "Advocacy & Counseling" section for details on some of these organizations. | ||
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====Testing Facilities==== | ====Testing Facilities==== | ||
* [http://www.ggd.amsterdam.nl/english/sti-hiv-and-sense-0/ Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Outpatient Clinic]: "You can undergo a free test and, if necessary, receive treatment for an STI (sexually transmitted infection) at the STI Outpatient Clinic of the Public Health Service Amsterdam, provided you meet the criteria set by the RIVM [National Institute for Public Health and the Environment]. The STI Outpatient Clinic of the Public Health Service is an additional provision to GP care. People without symptoms who wish to undergo an STI test for safety reasons are advised to visit their GP for an STI test. Depending on your situation it may be the case that only certain STI tests are required (e.g. just chlamydia and gonorrhoea). This will be discussed with you during your visit. For additional assistance with sexual health queries (Sense), young people under the age of 25 can make an appointment free of charge." No doctor's referral or health insurance required. Call 020-555 5822 (Mon-Fri 8:30-10:00, 13:30-16:30). | * [http://www.ggd.amsterdam.nl/english/sti-hiv-and-sense-0/ Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Outpatient Clinic]: They provide STI tests. If you're under 25 years old or a MSM, you can get the tests for free. "You can undergo a free test and, if necessary, receive treatment for an STI (sexually transmitted infection) at the STI Outpatient Clinic of the Public Health Service Amsterdam, provided you meet the criteria set by the RIVM [National Institute for Public Health and the Environment]. The STI Outpatient Clinic of the Public Health Service is an additional provision to GP care. People without symptoms who wish to undergo an STI test for safety reasons are advised to visit their GP for an STI test. Depending on your situation it may be the case that only certain STI tests are required (e.g. just chlamydia and gonorrhoea). This will be discussed with you during your visit. For additional assistance with sexual health queries (Sense), young people under the age of 25 can make an appointment free of charge." No doctor's referral or health insurance required. Call 020-555 5822 (Mon-Fri 8:30-10:00, 13:30-16:30). | ||
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