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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 | 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. | ||
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For women under 18 years, birth control pills are free | For women under 18 years, birth control pills are free. Women under 20 years will have to pay a copay of 5 € (as of 2015). For women over 20, they will need to pay the full price, which will vary based on the brand. But a one month supply of Desofemine cost 15 euro in 2015. | ||
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The HPV vaccine was introduced to Germany in 2007. | * The HPV vaccine was introduced to Germany in 2007. The costs for the vaccinations are covered by the health insurance for all girls and young women up to the age of 17 years. Some insurance companies will cover the costs for women up to the age of 27. The vaccinations are provided by all gynecologists, as well as some general practitioners and pediatricians. | ||
* PrEp is available in Germany since 2016. It can only be prescribed by some doctors, who participated in a special training. | |||
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The costs for PrEp vary between 50 and 800€. The health insurances do not cover the costs. | |||
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You can easily find pads and OB tampons. Tampons with applicators can be found in select shops but it's much more difficult. For DivaCup, visit the Berlin location of Globetrotter (Schloßstraße 78-82, 12165 Berlin, Phone: 030/85 08 92 0, Website: www.globetrotter.de/). You can also buy online on German websites like Biogarten (http://www.biogarten.de/), MEDintim (https://www.medintim.de/), Washbaer (https://www.waschbaer.de/shop/), etc. The Mooncup is sold in Berlin the following locations: Lifelines (Bundesallee 117, 12161 Berlin, e-mail@Lifelines-berlin.de, Telephone: +49 30 85401548), Lebensfluss (Boxhagener Straße 13,10245 Berlin Phone: 030-60982382, www.lebensfluss.de) and Vielfalter (Brunnenstraße 147, 10115 Berlin Phone: 1787 610663). Me Luna Cup is sold in dm Drogeriemarkt all across the city. | You can easily find pads and OB tampons. Tampons with applicators can be found in select shops but it's much more difficult. For DivaCup, visit the Berlin location of Globetrotter (Schloßstraße 78-82, 12165 Berlin, Phone: 030/85 08 92 0, Website: www.globetrotter.de/). You can also buy online on German websites like Biogarten (http://www.biogarten.de/), MEDintim (https://www.medintim.de/), Washbaer (https://www.waschbaer.de/shop/), etc. The Mooncup is sold in Berlin the following locations: Lifelines (Bundesallee 117, 12161 Berlin, e-mail@Lifelines-berlin.de, Telephone: +49 30 85401548), Lebensfluss (Boxhagener Straße 13,10245 Berlin Phone: 030-60982382, www.lebensfluss.de) and Vielfalter (Brunnenstraße 147, 10115 Berlin Phone: 1787 610663). Me Luna Cup is sold in dm Drogeriemarkt all across the city. Recently, most drug stores (at least the bigger chains such as DM, Rossmann or Müller) sell menstrual cups in different sizes, too (e.g. Merula, Selena Cup, Me Luna). | ||
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In German, "gynecologist" is "Frauenarzt" or | * In German, "gynecologist" is "Frauenarzt." | ||
* If you are looking for a good gynecologist (or any other doctor) forums such as www.jameda.de might be usefull. You can find most of the doctors in your area, as well as ratings and users' experiences for many of them. | |||
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* | * [http://www.profamilia.de/index.php?id=909 ProFamilia Berlin] - Can provide the necessary counseling (legally required) before an abortion. Need to confirm if they also provide abortion service or just referrals after the counseling. Details: "Pro Familia is the leading non-governmental service and consumer organization for sexual and reproductive health and rights in Germany. Founded in 1952, it is a charity with a Federal structure. As a founder member of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) it is closely linked to international developments and activities in the field of sexual and reproductive health and rights." Address: Beratungsstelle Berlin, Kalckreuthstr. 4, 0777 Berlin, Phone: 030 39849898, Email: berlin@profamilia.de. http://www.profamilia.de/index.php?id=909 | ||
* [https://www.berlin.de/sen/gesundheit/themen/schwangerschaft-und-kindergesundheit/schwangerschaft-und-familienplanung/schwangerschaftskonfliktberatung/arztpraxen-fuer-schwangerschaftsabbrueche/ Berlin Senate list of medical professionals] - Since May 2018 the Senate Department for Health, Care, and Equality provides a list (search engine) of professionals who perform abortions after mandatory counselling. (Currently, professionals cannot legally advertise abortion services to the public themselves.) | |||
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