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As the largest city in Indonesia, you will find many health care resources in Jakarta. Contraception (birth control) is available, including birth control pills, injectables and IUDs. While you technically need a prescription for emergency contraception (the morning after pill) in Indonesia, this is not widely enforced in Jakarta. Locals report that it's very easy to buy EC over-the-counter in Jakarta. If you cannot access dedicated emergency contraception, you can use oral contraceptive pills as replacement EC (we provide details in the "Emergency Contraception" section). You can get an STD/STI test at many clinics and facilities, and especially in Jakarta, there are many resources that assist in the treatment, counseling and support of people who are HIV+. There is an HPV vaccination pilot program in Indonesia but there is currently no PrEP program in place, as of January 2017. While there is maternity leave of 3 months, there is barely any paternity leave in place. Abortion is generally illegal in Indonesia, although it is commonly performed in an underground and clandestine capacity, often in unsafe and not recommended conditions.  

In Indonesia, you can buy contraceptives without a prescription at most pharmacies (known as "apotiks"). You may be able to find a wider selection of medications, as well as more professional services, at hospital pharmacies. But even in hospital pharmacies, you will not find all brands, and Nuvaring seems unavailable in Indonesia. It is estimated that 62.9% of Indonesian women (ages 15-49) who are married or in unions use some form of contraceptive with injectables and oral contraceptives as the most common choices.<ref>[http://www.un.org/en/development/desa/population/publications/pdf/family/trendsContraceptiveUse2015Report.pdf Trends in Contraceptive Use 2015]</ref>

[[File:Indonesia birthcontrol.jpg|400px | thumb|left|frame|'''Birth control pills purchased in Indonesia for 13k rupiah''']]

* You can find many '''birth control pills''' in Indonesian pharmacies (or "apotek" in Indonesian). Some brands you can expect to see are Levonorgestrel Pill, Microgynon, Microgynon-30 and Nordette. To conduct a search on drug availability, check out the [http://www.mims.com/ MIMS website].  

* You can find '''condoms''' ("kondoms" in Indonesian) in many supermarkets and grocery stores. However, some Indonesians feel shy about buying condoms in public, so there are also online companies where you can buy condoms from the privacy of your own home. For example, here are some [http://www.id.all.biz/condoms-bgg1076647 online vendors] based out of Indonesia. There is also a company called [https://www.asmaraku.com/search?type=product&q=condom Asmaraku], which sells condoms and other intimate products online for Indonesians. You can find brands like Vivo, Simplex and Dasoni sold on Asmaraku, ranging in price from about RP 35,000 to 5,000 per box. The website supposedly also sells vibrating condoms. For a survey of some of the condom choices in Indonesia, here's an [http://bali.coconuts.co/2015/04/24/which-these-12-indonesian-condom-varieties-should-you-try amusing article].

* You can also consult the Indonesian Planned Parenthood Association (IPPA) for family planning services and advice. Address: Kebayoran Baru, 12120. Tel: (021) 720 7372 / (021) 739 4123 / (021) 724 5905.

While you may find contraceptives at many pharmacies, here's a list of '''recommended pharmacies''' in Jakarta:

* [https://www.internationalsos.com/locations/asia-pacific/indonesia International SOS]: One of the best and most international health care resources in Jakarta that has an in-house pharmacy

* Titimurni: Has the best selection (for Central Jakarta)

'''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].

In Jakarta, you can purchase emergency contraception (the morning after pill) without a prescription. While Indonesian law my technically require a prescription, this does not appear to be widely enforced. In the private sector, the lowest cadre of health workers who are allowed to sell or dispense EC are midwives. It is estimated that 11% of Indonesian women of reproductive age have knowledge of EC and that 0.3% have ever used it.<ref>[http://www.cecinfo.org/country-by-country-information/status-availability-database/countries/indonesia/ EC Status and Availability, Indonesia]</ref>

Based on one study, it appeared that Indonesian health care professionals support keeping it prescription-only: "Although most participants were familiar with EC, only 22% received a very good knowledge score (4 or 5/5 answers correct), while 52% received a poor score (0–2/5 correct). Most participants did not support the OTC availability of EC (70%). Logistic regression identified that participants who prescribed EC had an Odds of 3.8 (95% CI 1.90, 7.73) of approving OTC EC, after adjustment for age and speciality."<ref>[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1079896/ Do Indonesian medical practitioners approve the availability of emergency contraception over-the-counter?]</ref>

* Check out this list of [http://johani-skensa.blogspot.com/2010/08/daftar-apotik-24-jam-di-dki-jakarta.html 24 hour Jakarta pharmacies].

* You can obtain dedicated emergency contraception in Indonesia at pharmacies. You may be able purchase [http://www.ellaone.se/ ellaOne], which is considered the most effective EC on the market (as of January 2017). To take ellaOne properly, you take 1 pill within 120 hours after unprotected sex. The other dedicated EC brands that you can find is Postinor 2. For Postinor-2, you should take 2 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex.<ref>[http://ec.princeton.edu/worldwide/ Princeton EC Website]</ref>

* If you can't access dedicated emergency contraception, you can use regular oral contraceptives (birth control pills) as emergency contraception. For combined pills (progestin-estrogen), you'll need to remember that, in 28-day packs, only the first 21 pills can be used. You can take Levonorgestrel Pill, Microgynon, Microgynon-30 or Nordette. For all of these brands, you should take 4 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex and take 4 more pills 12 hours later.<ref>[http://ec.princeton.edu/worldwide/ Princeton EC Website]</ref>

'''Important Note:''' 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 that may prevent HIV infection, and it may be available in your city. Take PEP as soon as possible.

In Indonesia, there are no travel or residency restrictions related to HIV status. You will not be asked for a medical certificate in order to enter the country. According to Indonesian law, if you want to obtain an Indonesian work visa (KITAS) from the Education Department (DIKNAS), you may need to take an HIV test.<ref>[http://www.hivtravel.org/Default.aspx?PageId=143&CountryId=88 INDONESIA - REGULATIONS ON ENTRY, STAY AND RESIDENCE FOR PLHIV]</ref> However, locals report that this is not typical and that they've never been asked for an HIV test.

Regarding HPV, according to the HPV Information Centre, "Current estimates indicate that every year 20928 women are diagnosed

with cervical cancer and 9498 die from the disease. Cervical cancer ranks as the 2nd most frequent cancer among women in Indonesia and the 2nd most frequent cancer among women between 15 and 44 years of age. About 4.0% of women in the general population are estimated to harbour cervical HPV-16/18 infection at a given time, and 87.2% of invasive cervical cancers are attributed to HPVs 16 or 18."<ref>[http://www.hpvcentre.net/statistics/reports/IDN_FS.pdf Indonesia: Human Papillomavirus and Related Cancers, Fact Sheet 2016]</ref>

* [http://angsamerah.com/clinic Angsamerah]: High-quality and affordable. HIV and STD check-up. At Angsamerah, HIV test is around Rp300,000 (including Rp30,000 for administration fee, Rp200,000 for mandatory doctor appointment, Rp20,000 for the needle and Rp50,000 for the test). For Gonorrhea/Chlamydia, the test is an additional Rp50,000 to Rp80,000 each. You can get a full package including HIV, Syphilis and Urethral Discharge (+ doctor appointment) for Rp370,000.

* [http://www.biomedika.co.id BioMedika]: Also has locations in Bali, BSD, Tangerang. A bit more expensive than Angsamerah. HIV Test: Rp382,500. Doctor consultation not required.. For other STDs, it is advised to have a note from your doctor to make sure you do the right test.. Test for Chlamydia (IGG/IGM): Rp 555,000. Test for Herpes (IGM): Rp305,000.

* [http://www.gunungsahari.com/ Lab Klinik Gunung Sahari]: "This is one of the cheapest places to get an HIV test in Jakarta with locations in Gunung Sahari, Daan Mogot, Kelapa Gading and Depok." HIV test: Rp260,000 (no doctor's note required). Chlamydia: Rp990,000. <ref>[http://www.jakarta100bars.com/2016/03/stds-hiv-check-up-treatment-jakarta.html STDs / HIV Check-up and Treatment in Jakarta]</ref>

* [http://jakartaaids.org/ Jakarta AIDS Information System]

* POKDISIJS AIDS - Dr. Djoebairi Zoerban: Provides HIV treatment. Department of internal medicine, Medical faculty of the Indonesian State University, Cipto Mangoenkoesoemo Hospital, JI. Salemba Raya no. 6, Jakarta, Indonesia  

* Yayasan AIDS Indonesia: Helps with Information and prevention. Address: Hotel Menara Peninsula, Lantai 3 (3rd floor), JI. Jend. S. Parman 78, Slipi, Jakarta Barat, Phone: 549 5313, 530 3951, 534 9813

* If you have a yeast infection, you can ask for Fluconazole at the pharmacy.

* If you have a urinary tract infection (UTI), you can tell the pharmacist that you have "infeksi saluran kemih."

* There is currently no Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) program in Indonesia.<ref>[http://www.prepwatch.org/ PrEPWatch World Map]</ref>

In Indonesia, pads and pantyliners are the most common menstrual product, and they can be found in grocery stores, convenience stores, pharmacies, etc. While you can find tampons in Indonesian cities, especially at international and high-end pharmacies and grocery stores, they are much less common than pads. You can look for tampons at pharmacies like Guardian and Century. Some tampon brands you can expect to see are Playtex, Laurier and Charm. You can also try to check in Japanese supermarkets for tampons. In smaller towns, you'll have great difficulty finding in tampons.

As for menstrual cups, you may be able to find them from small-scale businesses, especially those that cater to an international crowd. You can also purchase them online. For example, you can order the Mooncup from the UK, which can be delivered to Indonesia - [http://www.mooncup.co.uk/buy-the-mooncup/ click here] for details. You can also order the Lunette menstrual cup online [https://www.liveloveluna.com/ LiveLoveLuna]. There appears to be no local sellers of DivaCup or LadyCup in Indonesia, so those brands should also be purchased online.

Tampon prices:

* "I think is between 75 k till 90... I saw it at one of Matahari mall supermarket at Blok M. I think is Bali village supermarket." (February 2017)

* "I generally pay Rp30.000 to Rp50.000 for eight tampons in Palembang, about $3 to $5." Pads are cheap -- "a couple of dollars for a dozen or more."<ref>[http://www.pinkpangea.com/tips-women-travelers-in-indonesia/ Tips for Women Travelers in Indonesia]</ref>

* [http://angsamerah.com/clinic Angsamerah]: This clinic has been recommended by locals. Provides pap smears, breast exams, help with menstruation and menopause, etc. Prices as of January 2017 - Administration new Patient Rp: 100,000. Consultation with OBGYN (gynecological): Rp 400,000. Papsmear: Rp 190,000. Procedure Papsmear: Rp 45,000. "Angsamerah Clinic is a general health care clinic, specializing in reproductive and sexual health, established in 2010 and located in Central Jakarta. Modern and unconventional, it is fully equipped with 3D ultrasound, laboratory, pharmacy, spacious consultation rooms and a training room available for courses, workshops or peer support mentoring and counseling."

* [https://www.internationalsos.com/locations#Indonesia International SOS Clinic - Indonesia]: This is an international clinic that has an obstetrics & gynecology department. "Languages: English, Bahasa Indonesia, Japanese, French, German, Dutch and Mandarin. International SOS Indonesia manages three primary care clinics in Indonesia, two in Jakarta (Cipete and Kuningan) and one in Bali, with international standard facilities and stand-by emergency units to provide 24/7 assistance to our clients and members. In Jakarta, SOS Medika Klinik is a one-stop medical check up centre offering a comprehensive range of screening services to meet individual and corporate needs."

* [http://mayapadahospital.com/ Mayapada Hospital]:  This hospital has been recommended by a local woman in Jakarta. Address: Jalan Lebak Bulus I Kav. 29, Cilandak, RT.6/RW.4, Cilandak Bar., Cilandak, Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12440, Indonesia. Phone: +62 21 29217777.

According to Indonesian law, women must receive 3 months of maternity leave with 100% of their wages covered. They must take at least half of their maternity time after the birth. If a pregnant woman can receive the proper paperwork from her doctor, she can also be allowed to not work between 11 PM to 7 AM.<ref>[https://www.angloinfo.com/how-to/indonesia/healthcare/pregnancy-birth/maternity-leave Maternity Leave in Indonesia]</ref> While some sources say that men have absolutely no paternity coverage, other sources ay that men can receive 2 days of leave when their wives give birth.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parental_leave Parental Leave]</ref>

If you are in Jakarta, the best prenatal care be found in private hospitals. However, Indonesian women, especially in rural areas, have a variety of ways of accessing prenatal care. To read a more comprehensive run-down of services, check out [https://www.angloinfo.com/how-to/indonesia/healthcare/pregnancy-birth/the-birth this article] from AngloInfo.

* The best prenatal health care in Indonesia can be found in Jakarta. Many Indonesian women still have home births with midwives (especially in rural areas), but many others use hospitals. The best hospitals in Jakarta are private hospitals and international clinics. Unfortunately, these private facilities are more expensive, so they are not accessible to many women and families. According to AngloInfo, "When choosing a hospital in an urban area, it is suggested to clarify whether emergency facilities such as neo-natal intensive care are available, if the father is allowed to be present at the birth, and which procedures the hospital uses for births."<ref>[https://www.angloinfo.com/how-to/indonesia/healthcare/pregnancy-birth/the-birth Indonesia - The Birth]</ref>

In Indonesia, abortion law is very strict and modeled after the Dutch Criminal Code. According to Indonesian law, abortion is prohibited except for very specific circumstances, which include: if there is a medical emergency determined at early stages of the pregnancy, if the pregnancy endangers the life of the mother or the fetus, if the fetus is at risk of a genetic disease or if the pregnancy is a result  of rape. In all other circumstances, abortion is illegal.  

Despite the strict abortion laws, Indonesia has a high abortion rate. While there is no official data, it's estimated that 2 million induced abortions occur in Indonesia each year and that the deaths caused by unsafe abortions account for 14-16% of all maternal deaths in Southeast Asia. Furthermore, estimates indicate that Indonesia experiences 20% more abortions per year than in Southeast Asia as a whole. Sadly, three out of one thousand women are hospitalized in Indonesia every year from botched abortions.<ref>[http://www.pri.org/stories/2015-06-15/indonesias-secret-abortion-problem Indonesia's secret abortion problem]</ref>  

There are many methods of abortion in Indonesia. First, there is also a loophole in Indonesian law that can sort-of (in a grey area way) permit abortion: Menstrual Regulation. This law allows that women can receive vacuum aspiration as a procedure to "regulate" their menstruation if they have missed their period. Studies show that the majority of women who receive MR procedures in Indonesia are married and educated.<ref>[https://www.guttmacher.org/sites/default/files/report_pdf/ib_abortion_indonesia_0.pdf Guttmacher Institute: Abortion in Indonesia]</ref>

Due to lack of economic resources, accessibility and education, many Indonesian women resort to traditional and folk methods to induce abortion. Perhaps one of the most common traditional methods is massage, also known as "pijat" in Indonesia. This is the traditional method performed by a "Dukun Bayi," meaning it's not performed by a trained health care professional and is therefore not recommended. Nevertheless, it remains one of the most popular methods for poor and rural women due to lack of options. Some other women ingest an herbal drink called "Jamu," which originates from Java. The most effective Jamu for menstrual regulation and abortion is considered to be "Jamu telat bulan" (or Jamu Peluntur), which is made of boiled roots and leaves. It is common for women to find that they're still pregnant after attempting to drink Jamu many times, so they then seek out other abortion options.<ref>[http://wiki.ubc.ca/Abortion_In_Indonesia Abortion in Indonesia]</ref>

Among modern methods, you can find dilatation and curettage (D&C), which is taught in many Indonesian medical schools and also known by Indonesian midwives (but is often practiced illegally in unsafe environments). Some women also get saline injections in the second trimester, but it's not often not effective in fully inducing abortion. There is also a black market for the abortion pill, but there are many unsafe pills and you should be very careful.

According to a 2015 report, the most common methods of abortion in Indonesia were vacuum aspiration or D&C (38%), oral medication or massage (25%), injected abortifacient (13%), foreign objects inserted into the vagina or uterus (8%), magic (8%), herbal methods or other methods inserted into the vagina/uterus (5%), and acupuncture (4%).<ref>[https://www.guttmacher.org/sites/default/files/report_pdf/ib_abortion_indonesia_0.pdf Guttmacher Institute: Abortion in Indonesia]</ref> Many of these methods are unsafe and one should exercise extreme caution when considering the best method. Please contact a health provider (we have recommendations below in the "What To Get & Where To Get It") section before seeking out an abortion option.

* If you need to get an abortion but don't know where to turn in Indonesia, you should consider contacting [http://www.samsara.or.id/ Indonesia Samsara]. They can let you know the available resources and your options. Phone: 0813 2717 1188 (Telkomsel), 0857 2900 1188 (IM3), 0878 3977 0033 (XL) and 0896 7467 7433 (Three). Email: samsara.indonesia@gmail.com. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/samsar4/

* You can potentially get the "abortion pill" by mail. Check out [https://www.womenonweb.org/en/i-need-an-abortion this link] for details.

* If you are considering leaving the country to obtain a legal abortion, you can legal abortions on request in [[Vietnam]], [[India]], [[Australia]] and [[China]]. You can also get an abortion in [[Japan]], where there are some restrictions but most women find a way to get it under the law.

If you are pregnant and considering getting an abortion outside Indonesia, you will need to consider the following costs: transportation to the country where you will be obtaining an abortion, hotel or accommodation costs in that country, cost of the abortion in the country and the total amount of days you may need to be in the country both before and after the abortion.

* [http://www.talithakumsea.org/ Talitha Kum]: This is a Catholic religious sisterhood of women who help victims of human trafficking. "We, members of Talitha Kum Southeast Asia, as consecrated persons and lay partners, are committed to eradicating human trafficking, modern-day slavery, forced labour and debt bondage, especially among children and women, in the Southeast/East Asia region." Email: apwrath@apwrath.org

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