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[[File:Flag of Azerbaijan.png|300px | thumb|right|]]
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| '''Contraception: Over-the-Counter'''
| condoms
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| '''Contraception: Prescription Required’’’
| pills, IUD
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| '''Emergency Contraception'''
| no prescription required
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| '''STIs'''
| testing available; no travel restrictions
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| '''Menstrual Products'''
| pads, tampons, cups
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| '''Abortion Law'''
| legal in first 12 weeks of pregnancy; legal afterward in some scenarios
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| '''LGBTQ Laws'''
| homosexuality legal
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| '''Related Pages'''
| [[Baku]]
|-
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'''OVERVIEW'''  
'''OVERVIEW'''  
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In Azerbaijan, a prescription is required to obtain oral contraceptives (birth control pills).<ref>[http://ocsotc.org/wp-content/uploads/worldmap/worldmap.html Global Oral Contraception Availability]</ref> <ref>[http://freethepill.org/where-on-earth/ Free the Pill: Where on Earth?]</ref> However, condoms can be easily purchased without a prescription.
In Azerbaijan, a prescription is required to obtain oral contraceptives (birth control pills).<ref>[http://ocsotc.org/wp-content/uploads/worldmap/worldmap.html Global Oral Contraception Availability]</ref> <ref>[http://freethepill.org/where-on-earth/ Free the Pill: Where on Earth?]</ref> However, condoms can be easily purchased without a prescription.


According to a 2015 UN report, it was found that about 58% of Azerbaijani women (who are of reproductive age, and who are married or in unions) use any form of contraception, including traditional methods, and about 14% of women had unmet family planning needs. The most common contraceptive method was withdrawal, also known as the "pull-out method," which was used by about 30% of women. This was followed by IUDs, which were used by approximately 15% of women, and the rhythm method and condoms, both which was used by about 4% of women. All other contraceptive methods had very low rate of usage, such as birth control pills (about 2% of women) and female sterilization (0.7% of women). There were practically no recorded users of contraceptive injectables or implants.<ref>[http://www.un.org/en/development/desa/population/publications/pdf/family/trendsContraceptiveUse2015Report.pdf Trends in Contraceptive Use Worldwide 2015]</ref>
According to a 2015 UN report, it was found that about 58% of Azerbaijani women (who are of reproductive age, and who are married or in unions) use any form of contraception, including traditional methods, and about 14% of women had unmet family planning needs. The most common contraceptive method was withdrawal, also known as the "pull-out method," which was used by about 30% of women. This was followed by IUDs, which were used by approximately 15% of women, and the rhythm method and condoms, both which was used by about 4% of women, respectively. All other contraceptive methods had very low rate of usage, such as birth control pills (about 2% of women) and female sterilization (0.7% of women). There were practically no recorded users of contraceptive injectables or implants.<ref>[http://www.un.org/en/development/desa/population/publications/pdf/family/trendsContraceptiveUse2015Report.pdf Trends in Contraceptive Use Worldwide 2015]</ref>


Personal Accounts Related to Contraception in Azerbaijan:
Personal Accounts Related to Contraception in Azerbaijan:
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* You can purchase '''condoms''' in Azerbaijan at pharmacies and some supermarkets. No prescription is required. You can also buy them online at online vendors, such as [https://www.caretobeauty.com/az/durex/ Care to Beauty], which sells brands like Durex.
* You can purchase '''condoms''' in Azerbaijan at pharmacies and some supermarkets. No prescription is required. You can also buy them online at online vendors, such as [https://www.caretobeauty.com/az/durex/ Care to Beauty], which sells brands like Durex.
* You can legally purchase '''birth control pills''' at pharmacies in Azerbaijan, but a prescription is typically required. Some of the brands you can expect to see are Ovidon, Microgynon and Rigevidon. If you would like to visit a pharmacy that has English-speaking staff, you can try Hyatt Pharmacy
 (Location: Bul-Bul Prospect 30
; Tel: 4936161, 3616161) Caspian Pharmacy
 (Location: Bul-Bul Prospect 6
; Tel: 4987894) and Cheburashka Pharmacy
 (Location: Shikhali Gurbanov str. 17
; Tel: 4946036). For a complete list of pharmacies in Baku, click [https://www.expatwoman.com/azerbaijan/health-fitness/pharmacies-in-baku here].
* You can legally purchase '''birth control pills''' at pharmacies in Azerbaijan, but a prescription is typically required. Some of the brands you can expect to see are Ovidon, Microgynon and Rigevidon. If you would like to visit a pharmacy that has English-speaking staff, you can try Hyatt Pharmacy
 (Location: Bul-Bul Prospect 30
; Tel: 4936161, 3616161) Caspian Pharmacy
 (Location: Bul-Bul Prospect 6
; Tel: 4987894) and Cheburashka Pharmacy
 (Location: Shikhali Gurbanov str. 17
; Tel: 4946036). For a complete list of pharmacies in Baku, click [https://www.expatwoman.com/azerbaijan/health-fitness/pharmacies-in-baku here].
* You can find '''intra-urine devices (IUDs)''' in Azerbaijan, and many midwives have been trained by international workers on IUD insertion and removal techniques.<ref>[https://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/Pdacq903.pdf USAID, Caucasus, Azerbaijan - Final Report (October 1, 2004 - September 29, 2010)]</ref>
* You can find '''intra-uterine devices (IUDs)''' in Azerbaijan, and many midwives have been trained by international workers on IUD insertion and removal techniques.<ref>[https://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/Pdacq903.pdf USAID, Caucasus, Azerbaijan - Final Report (October 1, 2004 - September 29, 2010)]</ref>
* We don't know if '''contraceptive rings, contraceptive patches, contraceptive implants and contraceptive injectables''' are available in Azerbaijan. If you have any information related to these topics, please update the page.
* We don't know if '''contraceptive rings, contraceptive patches, contraceptive implants and contraceptive injectables''' are available in Azerbaijan. If you have any information related to these topics, please update the page.


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* You can legally purchase emergency contraceptive pills (morning after pills) over-the-counter at pharmacies. No prescription is required. Some of the brands you can expect to see Escapelle and Postinor.<ref>[http://ec.princeton.edu/ Princeton EC Website]</ref> For updated information on how to take these pills, you can visit the [http://ec.princeton.edu/ Princeton EC website] If you would like to visit a pharmacy that has English-speaking staff, you can try Hyatt Pharmacy
 (Location: Bul-Bul Prospect 30
; Tel: 4936161, 3616161) Caspian Pharmacy
 (Location: Bul-Bul Prospect 6
; Tel: 4987894) and Cheburashka Pharmacy
 (Location: Shikhali Gurbanov str. 17
; Tel: 4946036). For a complete list of pharmacies in Baku, click [https://www.expatwoman.com/azerbaijan/health-fitness/pharmacies-in-baku here].
* You can legally purchase emergency contraceptive pills (morning after pills) over-the-counter at pharmacies. No prescription is required. Some of the brands you can expect to see Escapelle and Postinor.<ref>[http://ec.princeton.edu/ Princeton EC Website]</ref> For updated information on how to take these pills, you can visit the [http://ec.princeton.edu/ Princeton EC website] If you would like to visit a pharmacy that has English-speaking staff, you can try Hyatt Pharmacy
 (Location: Bul-Bul Prospect 30
; Tel: 4936161, 3616161) Caspian Pharmacy
 (Location: Bul-Bul Prospect 6
; Tel: 4987894) and Cheburashka Pharmacy
 (Location: Shikhali Gurbanov str. 17
; Tel: 4946036). For a complete list of pharmacies in Baku, click [https://www.expatwoman.com/azerbaijan/health-fitness/pharmacies-in-baku here].
* If you cannot access dedicated emergency contraception, you can use regular birth control pills. However, a prescription is typically required for birth control pills in Azerbaijan. You can use pills like Ovidon (take 2 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex and take 2 more pills 12 hours later), Microgynon (take 4 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex and take 4 more pills 12 hours later) and Rigevidon (take 4 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex and take 4 more pills 12 hours later).<ref>[http://ec.princeton.edu/ Princeton EC Website]</ref> For updated information on how to take these pills, you can visit the [http://ec.princeton.edu/ Princeton EC website].
* If you cannot access dedicated emergency contraception, you can use regular birth control pills. However, a prescription is typically required for birth control pills in Azerbaijan. You can use pills like Ovidon (take 2 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex and take 2 more pills 12 hours later), Microgynon (take 4 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex and take 4 more pills 12 hours later) and Rigevidon (take 4 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex and take 4 more pills 12 hours later).<ref>[http://ec.princeton.edu/ Princeton EC Website]</ref> For updated information on how to take these pills, you can visit the [http://ec.princeton.edu/ Princeton EC website].
* You can also use an intra-urine device (IUD) as a a form of emergency contraception. You should consult with your physician or gynecologist to learn more information.
* You can also use an intra-uterine device (IUD) as a a form of emergency contraception. You should consult with your physician or gynecologist to learn more information.


===Costs===
===Costs===
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==Medications & Vaccines==
==Medications & Vaccines==
[[File:Pharmacy CHICANUC.jpg|400px | thumb|left|Pharmacy on old street in Azerbaijan]]


===Laws & Social Stigmas===
===Laws & Social Stigmas===
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* [https://www.equaldex.com/region/azerbaijan Equaldex Azerbaijan]: This webpage provides information on LGBTQ rights and laws in Azerbaijan.
* [https://www.equaldex.com/region/azerbaijan Equaldex Azerbaijan]: This webpage provides information on LGBTQ rights and laws in Azerbaijan.
* Azerbaijan Women's Association: "The aims are to protect women's rights and to promote their active participation; to help refugees, families of dead soldiers, disabled, the elderly and orphans - all resulting from the consequences of war." Address: BOYUK GALA STREET, 6, AZ 1004 BAKU. Email: TRANSPAZ@AZERONLINE.COM. Tel: + 994 12 492 74 87. Fax: + 994 12 497 10 23
* Azerbaijan Women's Association: "The aims are to protect women's rights and to promote their active participation; to help refugees, families of dead soldiers, disabled, the elderly and orphans - all resulting from the consequences of war." Address: BOYUK GALA STREET, 6, AZ 1004 BAKU. Email: TRANSPAZ@AZERONLINE.COM. Tel: + 994 12 492 74 87. Fax: + 994 12 497 10 23
* [https://www.facebook.com/Womens-Association-for-Rational-Development-WARD-542540899191883/ Women's Association for Rational Development - WARD]: "WARD is a women's NGOs working since 2002 to contribute to the development of Azerbaijan through women's empowerment and participation." Email: info@ward.az
* [https://www.counterpart.org/projects/womens-participation-program Counterpart International - Women's Participation Program in Azerbaijan]: "Our Women’s Participation Program promotes gender equality and empowers women to become confident and capable leaders – whether that be in their government, workplace, community or family. We partner with and strengthen the capacity of civil society organizations to provide women with skills and leadership training and raise public awareness about gender issues. We also work with government agencies to advocate for policy reforms allowing for more equal treatment and representation of women."
* [https://www.counterpart.org/projects/womens-participation-program Counterpart International - Women's Participation Program in Azerbaijan]: "Our Women’s Participation Program promotes gender equality and empowers women to become confident and capable leaders – whether that be in their government, workplace, community or family. We partner with and strengthen the capacity of civil society organizations to provide women with skills and leadership training and raise public awareness about gender issues. We also work with government agencies to advocate for policy reforms allowing for more equal treatment and representation of women."
* Azerbaijan Feminist Group: "The main purpose of our organization is to introduce feminist concepts and debates to women in Azerbaijan.  Of special concern is the debate over equality under the law and access to equal opportunities in practice for women in Azerbaijan." Address: 28 May St. 3 Apt.11, Baku 370014 Azerbaijan. Telephone: (994 50) 310 32 48. Fax: (994 12) 93 80 71 / (994 12) 90 83 20. E-mail: tamilla@azeurotel.com
* Azerbaijan Feminist Group: "The main purpose of our organization is to introduce feminist concepts and debates to women in Azerbaijan.  Of special concern is the debate over equality under the law and access to equal opportunities in practice for women in Azerbaijan." Address: 28 May St. 3 Apt.11, Baku 370014 Azerbaijan. Telephone: (994 50) 310 32 48. Fax: (994 12) 93 80 71 / (994 12) 90 83 20. E-mail: tamilla@azeurotel.com
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