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[[File:Yasminelle greece.jpg|300px | thumb|left|frame|'''Yasminelle purchased in Greece for 10 euro''']] | [[File:Yasminelle greece.jpg|300px | thumb|left|frame|'''Yasminelle purchased in Greece for 10 euro''']] | ||
* [Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Day Care Centre https://msf.gr/en/greece]: Médecins Sans Frontières (also known as "MSF", or Doctors without Borders in English) has opened a Day Care center in central Athens to care for the needs of the refugee and asylum-seeking community. They have interpreters in Arabic and Farsi. They provide help with family planning, as well as many other needs related to sexual and reproductive health care. Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 to 16:00; Address: Solonos street 133, Athens; Telephone: +30 210 3839372 for more information. | |||
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In Greece, it's estimated that about 20,000 people are living with HIV, according to 2015 data from the Hellenic Centre for Disease Control and Prevention. There are 14,500 registered people living with HIV and 6,500 HIV patients on ARV treatment. The majority of HIV transmissions are through sexual intercourse, including sex between men (44.1%) and heterosexual sex (17.4%), and intravenous drug use (13.2%). | In Greece, it's estimated that about 20,000 people are living with HIV, according to 2015 data from the Hellenic Centre for Disease Control and Prevention. There are 14,500 registered people living with HIV and 6,500 HIV patients on ARV treatment. The majority of HIV transmissions are through sexual intercourse, including sex between men (44.1%) and heterosexual sex (17.4%), and intravenous drug use (13.2%). | ||
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* In Greece, you can order STI tests from most physicians. There's a type of doctor in Greece called "dermatologist/aphrodisiologist," which is a health cover provider who covers dermatology as well as STIs. They can also potentially order tests directly from test centers, called "mikroviologos." | * In Greece, you can order STI tests from most physicians. There's a type of doctor in Greece called "dermatologist/aphrodisiologist," which is a health cover provider who covers dermatology as well as STIs. They can also potentially order tests directly from test centers, called "mikroviologos." | ||
* [http://mycheckpoint.gr/ My Checkpoint]: They provide free, confidential and rapid tests for HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C with a pin-prick test. They say (translated to English) on their website, "We are here to help you feel confident and get acquainted with your sexual health, regardless of your sexual orientation, your gender identity, and the sexual practices you follow." They also seem to have PEP. Keep in mind that "ATH Checkpoint" runs daily from Monday to Saturday from 12:00 to 20:00, while "Thess Checkpoint" operates every Monday from 16:00 to 20:00, from Tuesday to Friday from 12:00 to 20:00 and every Saturday from 12:00 until 16:00. ATH Checkpoint Address: Pithataki 4, Monastiraki, Athens. Tel .: 210 33 10 400. Mon. - Sat: 12:00 - 20:00. Thess Checkpoint Address: Al. Svolos 15, Thessaloniki. Tel: 2310 282 284. Mon: 16:00 - 20:00, Tues: - Fri: 12:00 - 20:00, Sat: 12:00 - 16:00. | * [http://mycheckpoint.gr/ My Checkpoint]: They provide free, confidential and rapid tests for HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C with a pin-prick test. They say (translated to English) on their website, "We are here to help you feel confident and get acquainted with your sexual health, regardless of your sexual orientation, your gender identity, and the sexual practices you follow." They also seem to have PEP. Keep in mind that "ATH Checkpoint" runs daily from Monday to Saturday from 12:00 to 20:00, while "Thess Checkpoint" operates every Monday from 16:00 to 20:00, from Tuesday to Friday from 12:00 to 20:00 and every Saturday from 12:00 until 16:00. ATH Checkpoint Address: Pithataki 4, Monastiraki, Athens. Tel .: 210 33 10 400. Mon. - Sat: 12:00 - 20:00. Thess Checkpoint Address: Al. Svolos 15, Thessaloniki. Tel: 2310 282 284. Mon: 16:00 - 20:00, Tues: - Fri: 12:00 - 20:00, Sat: 12:00 - 16:00. | ||
* [Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Day Care Centre https://msf.gr/en/greece]: Médecins Sans Frontières (also known as "MSF", or Doctors without Borders in English) has opened a Day Care center in central Athens to care for the needs of the refugee and asylum-seeking community. They have interpreters in Arabic and Farsi. They can provide STI tests, as well as many other needs related to sexual and reproductive health care. Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 to 16:00; Address: Solonos street 133, Athens; Telephone: +30 210 3839372 for more information. | |||
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* Dr. Panagiotis Belitsos, Obstetrician Gynecologist located in Kalithea. 60 euro for Pap and ultrasound. Email: panbelitsos@yahoo.com | * Dr. Panagiotis Belitsos, Obstetrician Gynecologist located in Kalithea. 60 euro for Pap and ultrasound. Email: panbelitsos@yahoo.com | ||
* "You can always go to ambelokopi there's a maternity hospital there and also they do woman checks etc there also I go there for 6monthly check ups first time I went I didn't need an appointment. Plus also if your unemployed but have amka they will see you without charge. The ladies there are good and speak English." | * "You can always go to ambelokopi there's a maternity hospital there and also they do woman checks etc there also I go there for 6monthly check ups first time I went I didn't need an appointment. Plus also if your unemployed but have amka they will see you without charge. The ladies there are good and speak English." | ||
* [Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Day Care Centre https://msf.gr/en/greece]: Médecins Sans Frontières (also known as "MSF", or Doctors without Borders in English) has opened a Day Care center in central Athens to care for the needs of the refugee and asylum-seeking community. They have interpreters in Arabic and Farsi. They can provide gynecological exams, as well as many other needs related to sexual and reproductive health care. Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 to 16:00; Address: Solonos street 133, Athens; Telephone: +30 210 3839372 for more information. | |||
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* I can strongly recommend Dr. Ioannis Zervomanolakis, he is amazing doctor. I gave birth here in Athens and everything went perfectly just because of him. | * I can strongly recommend Dr. Ioannis Zervomanolakis, he is amazing doctor. I gave birth here in Athens and everything went perfectly just because of him. | ||
* [http://venusmed.gr/en/our-services/gynaecology Venus Med]: This clinic comes highly recommended by an Athens local, who said, "It wasn't the cheapest possible choice, but I felt well taken care of and could tell they really cared about their patients. Highly recommended." Their obstetrics services include: Antenatal Care, Ultrasound Assessment, Labour & Birth Care, Postnatal Care, Waterbirth and Vaginal Birth After Caesarian Section. Address: 4 Aiginitou & Vasilissis Sofias Corner, Athens, Greece. Phone: +30 21 0722 0444. | * [http://venusmed.gr/en/our-services/gynaecology Venus Med]: This clinic comes highly recommended by an Athens local, who said, "It wasn't the cheapest possible choice, but I felt well taken care of and could tell they really cared about their patients. Highly recommended." Their obstetrics services include: Antenatal Care, Ultrasound Assessment, Labour & Birth Care, Postnatal Care, Waterbirth and Vaginal Birth After Caesarian Section. Address: 4 Aiginitou & Vasilissis Sofias Corner, Athens, Greece. Phone: +30 21 0722 0444. | ||
* [Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Day Care Centre https://msf.gr/en/greece]: Médecins Sans Frontières (also known as "MSF", or Doctors without Borders in English) has opened a Day Care center in central Athens to care for the needs of the refugee and asylum-seeking community. They have interpreters in Arabic and Farsi. They can provide pregnancy care, as well as many other needs related to sexual and reproductive health care. Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 to 16:00; Address: Solonos street 133, Athens; Telephone: +30 210 3839372 for more information. | |||
==Abortion== | ==Abortion== | ||