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Translations:Berlin/3/en
As the capital of Germany, Berlin is one of the largest cities in Europe with plenty of high-quality health care. The city is renowned for its sexual openness and LGBT community, however there are some roadblocks to certain health care options. To obtain contraception, you must first receive a prescription. Since March 2015, you can purchase some emergency contraception (the morning after pill) in Germany without a prescription. While abortion is permitted, there is a mandatory "counseling" session, which has made some women feel guilty, ashamed or incredibly uncomfortable (see "Abortion" section for details). On the positive side, there are some absolutely fantastic hospitals and doctors, as well as a wealth of resources specifically geared toward the LGBT community. The transportation system is rather efficient and English is spoken by most locals.