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'''OVERVIEW''' | '''OVERVIEW''' | ||
In Romania, you can find many health care resources. While the government pursued a traditional and natalist policy for decades (late 1960s until 1990), Romania has seen increasingly progressive policies since 1990. You can purchase birth control pills and condoms without a prescription. There are many brands of birth control pills, especially those from European and US-based pharmaceutical companies, in addition to other contraceptive methods. You can also obtain emergency contraception (the morning after pill) at pharmacies without a prescription. While there are many sites for obtaining an STI test, and there are no travel restrictions related to HIV status, there are still taboos regarding the discussion of sex and STIs to consider. You can buy menstrual cups from online Romanian vendors. Abortion is legal upon request in the first 14 weeks of pregnancy. | |||
==Contraception (Birth Control)== | ==Contraception (Birth Control)== | ||
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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
In Romania, you can purchase | In Romania, you can purchase birth control pills and condoms over-the-counter (no prescription needed) at pharmacies.<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> According to a 2015 report, 69% of Romanian women (who are of reproductive age and married or in unions) use some form of contraception, and 9% of the same demographic of women have unmet family planning needs. The most common forms of contraception were found to be condoms (24.1%), birth control pills (17.2%), the rhythm method (10.4%), IUDs (6.7%) and female sterilization (4.2%). The study showed a very low rate of usage of contraceptive implants (supposedly, it was 0%).<ref>[http://www.un.org/en/development/desa/population/publications/pdf/family/trendsContraceptiveUse2015Report.pdf Trends in Contraceptive Use 2015 Report]</ref> | ||
For decades, the Romanian government took a hardline natalist approach to family planning. Under the government of Nicolae Ceaușescu (1967-1989), abortion was banned, divorce was difficult to obtain and homosexuality was criminalized. Women were strongly encouraged to have many children, and single women who were childless were penalized by the government.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abortion_in_Romania Abortion in Romania]</ref> Sex education programs were essentially nonexistent until the communist government fell in 1990.<ref>[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4085661/ Sexual behaviour and sexual and reproductive health education: a cross-sectional study in Romania]</ref> These policies helped shape the current cultural climate, where discussion of sex remains relatively taboo.<ref>[http://www.mtvstayingalive.org/blog/2016/02/the-power-of-talking-breaking-down-taboos-in-romanian-sex-education/ THE POWER OF TALKING: BREAKING DOWN TABOOS IN ROMANIA]</ref> However, Romania is a society that is constantly evolving, and younger generations may take a more open approach to sexuality. | |||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
* In Romania, you can purchase '''contraceptive pills (birth control pills)''' over-the-counter. No prescription is required. You can find both phasic and combined pills, and the brands typically come from Germany, Hungary and the USA. Some of the brands you can expect to see are Anteovin, Cilest, Desorelle, Diane-35, Exluton, Femoden, Jeanine, Logest, Marvelon, Mercilin, Microgynon, Microval, Minidril, Minulet, Noriday, Novynette, Qlaira, Rigevidon, Tri-Minulet, Tri-Regol, Trinordiol, Trinovum, Triquilar, Yasmin and Yaz. | * In Romania, you can purchase '''contraceptive pills (birth control pills)''' over-the-counter. No prescription is required. You can find both phasic and combined pills, and the brands typically come from Germany, Hungary and the USA. Some of the brands you can expect to see are Anteovin, Cilest, Desorelle, Diane-35, Exluton, Femoden, Jeanine, Logest, Marvelon, Mercilin, Microgynon, Microval, Minidril, Minulet, Noriday, Novynette, Qlaira, Rigevidon, Tri-Minulet, Tri-Regol, Trinordiol, Trinovum, Triquilar, Yasmin and Yaz. | ||
* If you want a '''contraceptive injectable/shot''', you can find Depo-Provera SAS 150mg/ml, Megestron and Noristerat in Romania. | * If you want a '''contraceptive injectable/shot''', you can find Depo-Provera SAS 150mg/ml, Megestron and Noristerat in Romania. | ||
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* [http://www.arasnet.ro ARAS - Asociatia Româna Anti-SIDA]: This is an HIV NGO working in Romania. They also have an HIV/SIDA hotline: 0 800 800 033. Address: 5 Intrarea Mihai Eminescu, Bucharest, Phone & fax: +40 21 210 2077 | * [http://www.arasnet.ro ARAS - Asociatia Româna Anti-SIDA]: This is an HIV NGO working in Romania. They also have an HIV/SIDA hotline: 0 800 800 033. Address: 5 Intrarea Mihai Eminescu, Bucharest, Phone & fax: +40 21 210 2077 | ||
* [http://www.tdh.ch Terre des hommes]: This is an HIV NGO working in Romania. Address: 7 rue Zece Mese, sector 2, Bucharest, Phone & fax: +40 21 | * [http://www.tdh.ch Terre des hommes]: This is an HIV NGO working in Romania. Address: 7 rue Zece Mese, sector 2, Bucharest, Phone & fax: +40 21 | ||
* [http://www.raa.ro RAA - Romanian Angel Appeal]: Address: 52 Rodiei Street, sector 3, code 030 956, Bucharest, Phone: +40 21 323 6868, Fax: +40 21 323 2490. | * [http://www.raa.ro RAA - Romanian Angel Appeal]: Address: 52 Rodiei Street, sector 3, code 030 956, Bucharest, Phone: +40 21 323 6868, Fax: +40 21 323 2490 | ||
* [http://www.arasnet.ro/ ARAS – Romanian Association Against AIDS]: This is an NGO that focuses on HIV/AIDS and provides harm reduction services to sex workers. Email: monica.dan@arasnet.ro | |||
* [http://carusel.org/ Carusel Association]: They provide harm reduction services to sex workers. | |||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||
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* Dr Hamid Reza - This ob/gyn was recommended by a Bucharest local who says, "I go to him to Sanador, but he was also in Regina Maria, Medicover, Medlife... he is real expert with gentle personality. I gave birth with using his help." | * Dr Hamid Reza - This ob/gyn was recommended by a Bucharest local who says, "I go to him to Sanador, but he was also in Regina Maria, Medicover, Medlife... he is real expert with gentle personality. I gave birth with using his help." | ||
* [https://drmariusromila.wordpress.com/ Dr. Marius Romila]: This ob/gyn was recommended by a Bucharest local. Call 0721205321. Email: mariusromila@yahoo.com. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drmariusromila/ | |||
* Dr. Madalina Comanescu at the Sanador hospital at Piata Victoriei - Recommended by a Bucharest local | |||
* Dr. Marian Iliescu from Medlife Hospital - Recommended by a Bucharest local | |||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||
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In Romania, according to the Penal Code, abortion is legal upon request during the first 14 weeks of pregnancy. After fourteen weeks of pregnancy, abortion is permitted if there is a medical/therapeutic reason for the abortion. While the majority of such abortions are performed within the first 24 weeks of pregnancy, the law allows for abortions to be performed even after 24 weeks for therapeutic reasons "in the interest of the mother or the fetus." For an abortion to be legal, it must be performed at a medical institution by a licensed physician.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abortion_in_Romania Abortion in Romania]</ref> | In Romania, according to the Penal Code, abortion is legal upon request during the first 14 weeks of pregnancy. After fourteen weeks of pregnancy, abortion is permitted if there is a medical/therapeutic reason for the abortion. While the majority of such abortions are performed within the first 24 weeks of pregnancy, the law allows for abortions to be performed even after 24 weeks for therapeutic reasons "in the interest of the mother or the fetus." For an abortion to be legal, it must be performed at a medical institution by a licensed physician.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abortion_in_Romania Abortion in Romania]</ref> | ||
Historically, Romanian abortion law has gone through many changes. In 1948, Romania became a communist state -- and, like many other communist states, Romania legalized abortion in 1957. At the time, the level of contraceptive use in Romania was very low, and up to 80% of pregnancies eventually resulted in abortion. Over time, | Historically, Romanian abortion law has gone through many changes. In 1948, Romania became a communist state -- and, like many other communist states, Romania legalized abortion in 1957. At the time, the level of contraceptive use in Romania was very low, and up to 80% of pregnancies eventually resulted in abortion. Over time, he government grew concerned about dwindling fertility rates, so the state took a natalist approach and criminalized abortion (except for very specific cases) in 1966. As a result, fertility rates grew in Romania, and the government promoted the image of the "superwoman," who managed to develop a large family while also participating in the work force. Under Romania's natalist laws, it was difficult to get a divorce, homosexuality and adultery were criminalized, and the government even fined or penalized women who did not have children. In this environment, a large clandestine abortion industry developed, and many women were subjected to unsafe procedures. Between 1965 and 1989, it's estimated that 9,000 women in Romania died due to botched abortions. These strict policies were finally reversed in 1990, after the fall of the communist government, and abortion is again available upon request in Romania today.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abortion_in_Romania Abortion in Romania]</ref> | ||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
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* [http://accept-romania.ro/en/ Accept]: This is an NGO that focuses on LGBT rights in Romania. They also provide programs related to HIV/AIDS and safe sex. They're the Romanian representative at ILGA-Europe. | * [http://accept-romania.ro/en/ Accept]: This is an NGO that focuses on LGBT rights in Romania. They also provide programs related to HIV/AIDS and safe sex. They're the Romanian representative at ILGA-Europe. | ||
* [http://ana.ong.ro AnA - The Romanian Society for Feminist Analyses]: AnA is a multimedia resource centre on gender issues and women's studies. Address: 24, Ferdinand Blvd., apt. 12, 70313 Bucharest 2,Romania Tel./Fax: +40-1 252 49 59. E-mail: ana@ana.sbnet.ro or cecilia@cepes.ro | * [http://ana.ong.ro AnA - The Romanian Society for Feminist Analyses]: AnA is a multimedia resource centre on gender issues and women's studies. Address: 24, Ferdinand Blvd., apt. 12, 70313 Bucharest 2,Romania Tel./Fax: +40-1 252 49 59. E-mail: ana@ana.sbnet.ro or cecilia@cepes.ro | ||
* [https://www.facebook.com/mariamagdalenaromania?fref=ts Maria Magdalena Romania]: Sex worker rights group based in Bucharest. | |||
* [http://carusel.org/ Carusel]: "Carusel aim to improve the quality of life for drug and alcohol users, sex workers or individuals who have multiple sex partners, persons who live on the streets, socially and economically challenged people and the ones that are at risk of getting sick or facing social exclusion." They have a harm reduction program for sex workers. Email: office@carusel.org. | |||
* ARIADNA: Association of Art, Press and Business Women: 16 Stirbei Voda Street, apt. 21, et 5, 70733 Bucharest 1, Romania. Tel: +40-1 314 60 14. Tel./Fax: +40-1 312 46 34. E-mail: adam@fx.ro | * ARIADNA: Association of Art, Press and Business Women: 16 Stirbei Voda Street, apt. 21, et 5, 70733 Bucharest 1, Romania. Tel: +40-1 314 60 14. Tel./Fax: +40-1 312 46 34. E-mail: adam@fx.ro | ||
* Association Saint Nicholas: Str. Burdujeni 5, bl. A 14, apt.48 , 74634 Bucharest 3, Romania, Tel: 0040 1 644 83 14, Fax: 0040 1 211 49 06 | * Association Saint Nicholas: Str. Burdujeni 5, bl. A 14, apt.48 , 74634 Bucharest 3, Romania, Tel: 0040 1 644 83 14, Fax: 0040 1 211 49 06 | ||