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[[File:Flag of Bahrain.svg.png|300px |border:100px| thumb|right|]]
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|colspan="8" style="text-align:center"|[[File:Flag of Bahrain.svg.png|300px | thumb|right|]]
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| '''Contraception: Over-the-Counter'''
| condoms, pills
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| '''Contraception: Prescription Required’’’
| IUD, injectable, implant
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| '''Emergency Contraception'''
| not legally available
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| '''STIs'''
| testing available; some legal issues for foreigners who test positive
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| '''Menstrual Products'''
| pads, tampons, cups
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| '''Pregnancy'''
| law requires pregnant people are married
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| '''Abortion Law'''
| technically legal but rarely accessible
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| '''LGBTQ Laws'''
| grey area legal
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| '''Related Pages'''
| [[Manama]]
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'''OVERVIEW'''  
'''OVERVIEW'''  
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Is Bahrain the most modern of the Gulf states?]</ref> While homosexuality is considered "immoral," it is not explicitly illegal. <ref>[https://www.equaldex.com/region/bahrain https://www.equaldex.com/region/bahrain]</ref> Finally, Bahrain is the home to people of a wide range of backgrounds (less than 50% of the population is Bahraini), leading to cultural influences from many nations and peoples.<ref>[https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ba.html CIA World Factbook - Bahrain]</ref>
Is Bahrain the most modern of the Gulf states?]</ref> While homosexuality is considered "immoral," it is not explicitly illegal. <ref>[https://www.equaldex.com/region/bahrain https://www.equaldex.com/region/bahrain]</ref> Finally, Bahrain is the home to people of a wide range of backgrounds (less than 50% of the population is Bahraini), leading to cultural influences from many nations and peoples.<ref>[https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ba.html CIA World Factbook - Bahrain]</ref>


At Bahraini pharmacies, you can obtain condoms and oral contraceptives (birth control pills) without a prescription, and you can obtain other forms of contraception, such as intra-urine devices (IUDs) and contraceptive injectables, at clinics and hospitals. There are many clinics that provide HIV and other STI tests, although there are limited organizations and social services available to people with STIs. Furthermore, abortion is technically legal, though it is extremely rare and requires approval from physicians.  
At Bahraini pharmacies, you can obtain condoms and oral contraceptives (birth control pills) without a prescription, and you can obtain other forms of contraception, such as intrauterine devices (IUDs) and contraceptive injectables, at clinics and hospitals. There are many clinics that provide HIV and other STI tests, although there are limited organizations and social services available to people with STIs. Furthermore, abortion is technically legal, though it is extremely rare and requires approval from physicians.  


However, Bahrain is still a country that follows traditional practices and laws. There are no registered emergency contraceptive pills (morning after pills) that we're aware of. While you can use regular birth control pills or IUDs as a form of emergency contraception, the health care system of Bahrain does not freely provide emergency contraceptive pills to anyone who needs them. Furthermore, Bahrain is extremely strict regarding foreigners and STIs. While tourists can visit Bahrain, regardless of their HIV status, a foreigner who plans to live in or work in Bahrain must test as HIV-negative. If they are found to be HIV-positive in Bahrain, they will be immediately deported.  It should be noted that Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) does not appear to be available in Bahrain, as of 2018. There is also no nationwide HPV vaccination program, but you can receive the HPV vaccine at hospitals and clinics in the country.  
However, Bahrain is still a country that follows traditional practices and laws. There are no registered emergency contraceptive pills (morning after pills) that we're aware of. While you can use regular birth control pills or IUDs as a form of emergency contraception, the health care system of Bahrain does not freely provide emergency contraceptive pills to anyone who needs them. Furthermore, Bahrain is extremely strict regarding foreigners and STIs. While tourists can visit Bahrain, regardless of their HIV status, a foreigner who plans to live in or work in Bahrain must test as HIV-negative. If they are found to be HIV-positive in Bahrain, they will be immediately deported.  It should be noted that Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) does not appear to be available in Bahrain, as of 2018. There is also no nationwide HPV vaccination program, but you can receive the HPV vaccine at hospitals and clinics in the country.  
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===Laws & Social Stigmas===
===Laws & Social Stigmas===


In Bahrain, you can obtain condoms and oral contraceptives (birth control pills) without a prescription at pharmacies, hospitals, and clinics.<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> You can find other forms of contraception, such as intra-urine devices (IUDs) and contraceptive injectables, at hospitals and clinics as well.
In Bahrain, you can obtain condoms and oral contraceptives (birth control pills) without a prescription at pharmacies, hospitals, and clinics.<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> You can find other forms of contraception, such as intrauterine devices (IUDs) and contraceptive injectables, at hospitals and clinics as well.


The fertility rate for women in Bahrain is less than 2 children born per woman, which is roughly comparable to many other developed nations in the world.<ref>[https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ba.html CIA World Factbook - Bahrain]</ref> In 2015, around 66% of women in Bahrain (who were married/in unions and of reproductive) used some form of birth control, including traditional methods. This rate of usage was noticeably higher than the Western Asian average (58%), however it was still found that around 11% of women in Bahrain had unmet family planning needs.<ref>[http://www.un.org/en/development/desa/population/publications/pdf/family/trendsContraceptiveUse2015Report.pdf Trends in Contraceptive Use Worldwide 2015]</ref>
The fertility rate for women in Bahrain is less than 2 children born per woman, which is roughly comparable to many other developed nations in the world.<ref>[https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ba.html CIA World Factbook - Bahrain]</ref> In 2015, around 66% of women in Bahrain (who were married/in unions and of reproductive) used some form of birth control, including traditional methods. This rate of usage was noticeably higher than the Western Asian average (58%), however it was still found that around 11% of women in Bahrain had unmet family planning needs.<ref>[http://www.un.org/en/development/desa/population/publications/pdf/family/trendsContraceptiveUse2015Report.pdf Trends in Contraceptive Use Worldwide 2015]</ref>
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* If you want to purchase '''condoms''', you can purchase them without a prescription at pharmacies in Bahrain. For a list of pharmacies in Bahrain, click [https://www.expatwoman.com/bahrain/health-fitness/pharmacies-in-bahrain-complete-list here]. Furthermore, condoms can be purchased online and delivered to your local address in Bahrain. For example, the [https://www.nasserpharmacy.com/bh-en/condoms Nasser Pharmacy website] has over 30 types of Durex, Unity, and Skins condoms for sale, which can be purchased in BHD and shipped to residences in Bahrain. You can also find condoms for sale on the [https://www.caretobeauty.com/bh/condoms/ Care To Beauty website], which ships products to Bahrain as well.
* If you want to purchase '''condoms''', you can purchase them without a prescription at pharmacies in Bahrain. For a list of pharmacies in Bahrain, click [https://www.expatwoman.com/bahrain/health-fitness/pharmacies-in-bahrain-complete-list here]. Furthermore, condoms can be purchased online and delivered to your local address in Bahrain. For example, the [https://www.nasserpharmacy.com/bh-en/condoms Nasser Pharmacy website] has over 30 types of Durex, Unity, and Skins condoms for sale, which can be purchased in BHD and shipped to residences in Bahrain. You can also find condoms for sale on the [https://www.caretobeauty.com/bh/condoms/ Care To Beauty website], which ships products to Bahrain as well.
* You can find '''oral contraceptives (birth control pills)''' sold in pharmacies, hospitals, and clinics in Bahrain. No prescription is required. Some of the brands you can expect to see are Diane, Graciel, Gynera, Marvelon, Yasmin, and Yaz.<ref>[Conversation with Bahrain pharmacy and Bahrain hospital, May 2018]</ref> You can also order birth control pills online from websites like [https://www.inhousepharmacy.vu/c-15-contraceptives.aspx InhousePharmacy.vu], which carries 16 different types of birth control pills (as of May 2018) and serves many countries, including Bahrain.
* You can find '''oral contraceptives (birth control pills)''' sold in pharmacies, hospitals, and clinics in Bahrain. No prescription is required. Some of the brands you can expect to see are Diane, Graciel, Gynera, Marvelon, Yasmin, and Yaz.<ref>[Conversation with Bahrain pharmacy and Bahrain hospital, May 2018]</ref> You can also order birth control pills online from websites like [https://www.inhousepharmacy.vu/c-15-contraceptives.aspx InhousePharmacy.vu], which carries 16 different types of birth control pills (as of May 2018) and serves many countries, including Bahrain.
* You can get an '''intra-urine device (IUD)''' in Bahrain. At [http://www.royalbahrainhospital.com/ Royal Bahrain Hospital (RBH)], they have both hormonal and non-hormonal IUDs, and the insertion procedure costs BD50, as of May 201
* You can get an '''intrauterine device (IUD)''' in Bahrain. At [http://www.royalbahrainhospital.com/ Royal Bahrain Hospital (RBH)], they have both hormonal and non-hormonal IUDs, and the insertion procedure costs BD50, as of May 201
* You can get '''contraceptive shots/injectables''' in Bahrain. At [http://www.royalbahrainhospital.com/ Royal Bahrain Hospital (RBH)], they have Depo-Provera, which lasts three months. The shot costs BD6, as of May 2018.
* You can get '''contraceptive shots/injectables''' in Bahrain. At [http://www.royalbahrainhospital.com/ Royal Bahrain Hospital (RBH)], they have Depo-Provera, which lasts three months. The shot costs BD6, as of May 2018.
* We don't know if '''contraceptive implants''' are available in Bahrain. If you do know, please update this page.
* We don't know if '''contraceptive implants''' are available in Bahrain. If you do know, please update this page.
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==Medications & Vaccines==
==Medications & Vaccines==
[[File:Juffair starbucks pharmacy.jpg|400px | thumb|left|Pharmacy in Bahrain (blue sign)]]


===Laws & Social Stigmas===
===Laws & Social Stigmas===
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* In Bahrain, the most common form of menstrual products are pads/pantyliners. You should be able to find them in supermarkets, pharmacies, and online shops.
* In Bahrain, the most common form of menstrual products are pads/pantyliners. You should be able to find them in supermarkets, pharmacies, and online shops.
* While tampons are less common than pads, you can find them sold in Bahrain at certain supermarkets, pharmacies, and online stores. For example, you can find tampons sold online at [https://www.nasserpharmacy.com/bh-en/lil-lets-tampon-regular-10s-4820-61758 Nasser Pharmacy] and [https://www.wafiapps.com/tampons Wafi], both which are online retailers that specially provide for the Bahraini market. You can also find organic tampons sold through online vendors, such as [https://www.iherb.com/search?kw=organic+tampons iHerb], [https://bahrain.desertcart.com/search/organic%20tampons Desert Cart], and [https://www.ubuy.com.bh/en/search/?q=organic%2Btampons UBuy].
* While tampons are less common than pads, you can find them sold in Bahrain at certain supermarkets, pharmacies, and online stores. For example, you can find tampons sold online at [https://www.nasserpharmacy.com/bh-en/lil-lets-tampon-regular-10s-4820-61758 Nasser Pharmacy], [https://www.homiez.me/ Homiez.me] and [https://www.wafiapps.com/tampons Wafi], both which are online retailers that specially provide for the Bahraini market. You can also find organic tampons sold through online vendors, such as [https://www.iherb.com/search?kw=organic+tampons iHerb], [https://bahrain.desertcart.com/search/organic%20tampons Desert Cart], and [https://www.ubuy.com.bh/en/search/?q=organic%2Btampons UBuy].
* Regarding menstrual cups, you may be able to find DivaCup at Organic Foods & Café in Seef Mall.<ref>[http://menstrualcupmap.com/ Menstrual Cup Map]</ref> You can also find menstrual cups sold through online retailers, such as [https://www.iherb.com/search?kw=menstrual+cup iHerb] (which sells DivaCup and Lunette), [https://www.ubuy.com.bh/en/search/?q=menstrual%2Bcup UBuy] (which sells DivaCup, LENA, Blossom, Dutchess, Athena, etc) and [https://bahrain.desertcart.com/search/menstrual%20cup Desert Cart] (which sells DivaCup and MoonCup).
* Regarding menstrual cups, you may be able to find DivaCup at Organic Foods & Café in Seef Mall.<ref>[http://menstrualcupmap.com/ Menstrual Cup Map]</ref> You can also find menstrual cups sold through online retailers, such as [https://www.iherb.com/search?kw=menstrual+cup iHerb] (which sells DivaCup and Lunette), [https://www.ubuy.com.bh/en/search/?q=menstrual%2Bcup UBuy] (which sells DivaCup, LENA, Blossom, Dutchess, Athena, etc) and [https://bahrain.desertcart.com/search/menstrual%20cup Desert Cart] (which sells DivaCup and MoonCup).
* You can also find '''alternative menstrual products''', such as menstrual cups, sold in [[Dubai]].
* You can also find '''alternative menstrual products''', such as menstrual cups, sold in [[Dubai]].
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===Laws & Social Stigmas===
===Laws & Social Stigmas===


In Bahrain, abortion is technically legal and available upon request, according to the Penal Code of 20 March 1976.<ref>[https://www.unodc.org/res/cld/document/bhr/1976/bahrain_penal_code_html/Bahrain_Penal_Code_1976.pdf Bahrain Penal Code, 1976]</ref> This means that all reasons for abortion are technically permitted. However, the reality of abortion availability is a much more complicated. For an abortion to be legally permitted, a panel of physicians must approve of the abortion. Furthermore, only a licensed physician may perform the abortion.<ref>[http://www.un.org/esa/population/publications/abortion/profiles.htm Abortion Policies, A Global Review - Bahrain (United Nations Report]</ref> If someone receives an abortion without the advice and assistance of a doctor, they may receive a 6-month jail term or a fine of up to BD 50.<ref>[https://www.unodc.org/res/cld/document/bhr/1976/bahrain_penal_code_html/Bahrain_Penal_Code_1976.pdf Bahrain Penal Code, 1976]</ref>
In Bahrain, abortion is technically legal and available upon request, according to the Penal Code of 20 March 1976.<ref>[https://www.unodc.org/res/cld/document/bhr/1976/bahrain_penal_code_html/Bahrain_Penal_Code_1976.pdf Bahrain Penal Code, 1976]</ref> This means that all reasons for abortion are technically permitted. However, the reality of abortion availability is much more complicated. For an abortion to be legally permitted, a panel of physicians must approve of the abortion. Furthermore, only a licensed physician may perform the abortion.<ref>[http://www.un.org/esa/population/publications/abortion/profiles.htm Abortion Policies, A Global Review - Bahrain (United Nations Report]</ref> If someone receives an abortion without the advice and assistance of a doctor, they may receive a 6-month jail term or a fine of up to BD 50.<ref>[https://www.unodc.org/res/cld/document/bhr/1976/bahrain_penal_code_html/Bahrain_Penal_Code_1976.pdf Bahrain Penal Code, 1976]</ref>


While abortion is legal in Bahrain, it is not very common. This is because physicians rarely grant abortions, unless the pregnancy seriously endangers the life of the pregnant person, if the pregnancy seriously endangers the life of the baby, if there is serious risk of fetal impairment or miscarriage, or if the baby has stopped growing or has died. In other words, it is extremely rare for a woman to seek out a legal abortion for a non-medical reason and be granted abortion services. Furthermore, there are social stigmas, community pressures, and shame related to abortion and premarital sex in Bahrain. As a result, people may feel extremely uncomfortable seeking out legal abortions, even if they believe that may qualify to receive them. For this reason, it's much more common for women to seek out abortions through unofficial channels, such as purchasing "abortion pills" on the black market, or by traveling abroad to obtain abortion services.  
While abortion is legal in Bahrain, it is not very common. This is because physicians rarely grant abortions, unless the pregnancy seriously endangers the life of the pregnant person, if the pregnancy seriously endangers the life of the baby, if there is serious risk of fetal impairment or miscarriage, or if the baby has stopped growing or has died. In other words, it is extremely rare for a woman to seek out a legal abortion for a non-medical reason and be granted abortion services. Furthermore, there are social stigmas, community pressures, and shame related to abortion and premarital sex in Bahrain. As a result, people may feel extremely uncomfortable seeking out legal abortions, even if they believe that may qualify to receive them. For this reason, it's much more common for women to seek out abortions through unofficial channels, such as purchasing "abortion pills" on the black market, or by traveling abroad to obtain abortion services.  
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