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You can buy pads, tampons and menstrual cups in France. For pads and tampons, you'll find them in grocery stores, chain store markets and in some pharmacies. You can find 100% cotton tampons in health food stores, but they're more expensive. If you're looking for menstrual cups, they are available in many pharmacies and stores in Paris and other French cities. You can also buy DivaCups at [http://www.boutiquebio.fr Boutique Bio], [http://www.raniania.fr Raniana] or [http://www.vivre-mieux.com Vivre-Mieux.com]. For LadyCups, check out [http://fr.ladyteen.eu/ LadyTeen], [http://www.ladycup.fr/ LadyCup.fr,] and [http://www.ctoobio.com CTOOBIO]. For Lunette, check out [http://lunacopine.fr/ Lunacopine]. | You can buy pads, tampons and menstrual cups in France. For pads and tampons, you'll find them in grocery stores, chain store markets and in some pharmacies. You can find 100% cotton tampons in health food stores, but they're more expensive. If you're looking for menstrual cups, they are available in many pharmacies and stores in Paris and other French cities. You can also buy DivaCups at [http://www.boutiquebio.fr Boutique Bio], [http://www.raniania.fr Raniana] or [http://www.vivre-mieux.com Vivre-Mieux.com]. For LadyCups, check out [http://fr.ladyteen.eu/ LadyTeen], [http://www.ladycup.fr/ LadyCup.fr,] and [http://www.ctoobio.com CTOOBIO]. For Lunette, check out [http://lunacopine.fr/ Lunacopine]. For the Meluna brand, check here [http://www.ferme-des-peupliers.fr/fr/429-meluna/ Meluna]. | ||
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French abortion laws were significantly liberalized in 2014. In the past, abortions were only permitted when continuing the pregnancy would put “her in a situation of distress.” With the changes | French abortion laws were significantly liberalized in 2014. In the past, abortions were only permitted when continuing the pregnancy would put “her in a situation of distress.” With the changes, women could access abortions on request.<ref>[http://time.com/3086892/france-abortion-law-gender-equality/ France Eases Abortion Restrictions in Sweeping Equality Law]</ref>. In 2016, the one week "reflexion period" was abolished. Under present law, only those women who have sought counseling are required to wait two days before they confirm their wish for an abortion. However, some hospitals will require a letter from a physician or family counselor before making an appointment. This is not legal, but widely required. | ||
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If you are seeking an abortion in France, you | If you are seeking an abortion in France, you can first visit a doctor (gynecologist or GP) or, better yet, go to a family planning center (CPEF). They will give you a counseling session (which is optional if you're an adult) and a medical certificate. Some clinics will ask for a two day "reflexion" period before you actually get the abortion (the law is somewhat unclear about this) but the one week reflexion period was abolished in January 2016. They can usually speed up the process if you're close to the 12 week gestation deadline. When looking for information in French regarding IVG, make sure you consult official governmental websites ending with .gouv.fr as there are many anti-abortion websites being promoted on search engines which divulge false information. http://www.ivg.social-sante.gouv.fr/ is the main official website which lists all the places where you can go if you want to get an abortion or are thinking about getting one. From what we have heard and given the militant history of these places, if you're in Paris then the main Planning Familial HQ (10, rue Vivienne, 75002 PARIS, 01 42 60 93 20) and the clinique les Bluets (Hôpital Les Bluets - Trousseau, 6, rue Lasson,75012 PARIS) are two good places but there are plenty of others. You usually don't need an appointment. | ||
There is also a free and anonymous helpline 0 800 08 11 11 set up by the government and operated by the Planning Familial. | |||
In order to obtain an abortion, women have to make two appointments. If the woman is a non-emanciped minor (under 18), the consent of the parent is not required : she can have a abortion without her parents or legal represent knowing about it. The minor will, however, have to come with a person above 18 to the appointments (who can be a friend, other member of family or even a volunteer from Planning Familial/Planned Parenthood).<ref>[http://worldabortionlaws.com/map/ World Abortion Laws: France]</ref> <ref> [http://www.ivg.social-sante.gouv.fr/pour-les-mineures.html]</ref> | In order to obtain an abortion, women have to make two appointments. If the woman is a non-emanciped minor (under 18), the consent of the parent is not required : she can have a abortion without her parents or legal represent knowing about it. The minor will, however, have to come with a person above 18 to the appointments (who can be a friend, other member of family or even a volunteer from Planning Familial/Planned Parenthood).<ref>[http://worldabortionlaws.com/map/ World Abortion Laws: France]</ref> <ref> [http://www.ivg.social-sante.gouv.fr/pour-les-mineures.html]</ref> | ||