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| '''Contraception: Over-the-Counter'''
| condoms, pills (sometimes no prescription), IUD (device purchase only)
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| '''Contraception: Prescription/Clinic Required'''
| pills (sometimes prescription needed), IUD insertion
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| '''Emergency Contraception'''
| no prescription required (usually)
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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'''
| legally available upon request (up to 12 weeks gestation)
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| '''LGBTQ Laws'''
| homosexuality legal
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| '''Related Pages'''
| [[Sofia]]
|-
|}


'''OVERVIEW'''  
'''OVERVIEW'''  
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* In Bulgaria, you can easily purchase '''condoms''' without a prescription at supermarkets, pharmacies, petrol stations, and various stores. They are generally easy to find and you shouldn't encounter significant stigma if you buy them. You'll be able to find international brands, such as Durex, and Bulgarian brands, which tend to be cheaper. For Bulgarian women, condoms are the most common form of contraception.
* In Bulgaria, you can easily purchase '''condoms''' without a prescription at supermarkets, pharmacies, petrol stations, and various stores. They are generally easy to find and you shouldn't encounter significant stigma if you buy them. You'll be able to find international brands, such as Durex, and Bulgarian brands, which tend to be cheaper. For Bulgarian women, condoms are the most common form of contraception.
* You can find '''birth control pills''' at pharmacies. From a legal perspective, a prescription may be required to purchase birth control pills, but some pharmacies may sell pills over-the-counter, according to multiple online sources, especially if you are foreigner or have a box of the pills you commonly use. Some of the brands that you can expect to see are Jasmin (Bayer), Logest (Bayer), Lindinette 30 (Gedeon Richter), Miligest (Gedeon Richter), Belara (Gedeon Richter), and Jazz (Bayer), among other brands.
* You can find '''birth control pills''' at pharmacies. From a legal perspective, a prescription may be required to purchase birth control pills, but some pharmacies may sell pills over-the-counter, according to multiple online sources, especially if you are foreigner or have a box of the pills you commonly use. Some of the brands that you can expect to see are Jasmin (Bayer), Logest (Bayer), Lindinette 30 (Gedeon Richter), Miligest (Gedeon Richter), Belara (Gedeon Richter), and Jazz (Bayer), among other brands.
* You can find '''intra-uterine devices (IUDs)''' in Bulgaria. For example, at [http://www.tokudabolnica.bg/en/gynecologic-oncology-and-advanced-pelvic-surgery Acibadem CityClinic - Tokuda Hospital], you can IUD insertion is 70 BGN, as of November 2018, after  you have a consultation. However, you should note that, at Acibadem and some other clinics, you actually buy the IUD at the pharmacy and then they handle the insertion procedure. To learn more about the insertion procedures, brands available, or prices, you should contact a local gynecologist or clinic.
* You can find '''intra-uterine devices (IUDs)''' in Bulgaria. For example, at [http://www.tokudabolnica.bg/en/gynecologic-oncology-and-advanced-pelvic-surgery Acibadem CityClinic - Tokuda Hospital], you can obtain an IUD insertion for 70 BGN, as of November 2018, after  you have a consultation. However, you should note that, at Acibadem and some other clinics, you actually buy the IUD at the pharmacy and then they handle the insertion procedure. To learn more about the insertion procedures, brands available, or prices, you should contact a local gynecologist or clinic.
* Generally speaking, '''contraceptive implants''' and '''contraceptive shots/injectables''' appear to be very rare in Bulgaria, as of November 2018. While most clinics and hospitals will probably not provide such services, some of them may. You should directly contact your health care provider to inquire.
* Generally speaking, '''contraceptive implants''' and '''contraceptive shots/injectables''' appear to be very rare in Bulgaria, as of November 2018. While most clinics and hospitals will probably not provide such services, some of them may. You should directly contact your health care provider to inquire.
* Pharmacies in Bulgaria sell '''contraceptive creams''' and '''vaginal tablets''', but they are rarely used, according to a pharmacist that we spoke to.
* Pharmacies in Bulgaria sell '''contraceptive creams''' and '''vaginal tablets''', but they are rarely used, according to a pharmacist that we spoke to.
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===Laws & Social Stigmas===
===Laws & Social Stigmas===
There are no travel restrictions related to HIV status, as of 2020.<ref>[http://www.hivtravel.org/Default.aspx?PageId=143&CountryId=34 BULGARIA - REGULATIONS ON ENTRY, STAY AND RESIDENCE FOR PLHIV]</ref>


In Bulgaria, there are an estimated 2800 adults living with HIV, which accounts for less than 0.1% of the population, as of 2017. Furthermore, the infection rate has decreased by 14% since 2000. It is estimated that about 87% of people living with HIV in Bulgaria know their status, and 43% of adults and children who have HIV are receiving ART. However, there are higher HIV infection rates in certain communities<ref>[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3360374/ HIV epidemic in Bulgaria]</ref>, such as men who have sex with men (3.9%), prisoners (1.7%), and injection drug users (1.7%). It is estimated that around 0.3% of sex workers are living with HIV. One factor to consider is that HIV knowledge in Bulgaria tends to be low, with a little under 19% of young people (ages 15-24) holding  knowledge of HIV prevention.<ref>[http://www.unaids.org/en/regionscountries/countries/bulgaria UNAIDS - Bulgaria Factsheet, 2017]</ref>
In Bulgaria, there are an estimated 2800 adults living with HIV, which accounts for less than 0.1% of the population, as of 2017. Furthermore, the infection rate has decreased by 14% since 2000. It is estimated that about 87% of people living with HIV in Bulgaria know their status, and 43% of adults and children who have HIV are receiving ART. However, there are higher HIV infection rates in certain communities<ref>[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3360374/ HIV epidemic in Bulgaria]</ref>, such as men who have sex with men (3.9%), prisoners (1.7%), and injection drug users (1.7%). It is estimated that around 0.3% of sex workers are living with HIV. One factor to consider is that HIV knowledge in Bulgaria tends to be low, with a little under 19% of young people (ages 15-24) holding  knowledge of HIV prevention.<ref>[http://www.unaids.org/en/regionscountries/countries/bulgaria UNAIDS - Bulgaria Factsheet, 2017]</ref>
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* National Hotline for Victims of Violence - Additional Info: operated by Foundation “Animus Association”: Number: national - 0800 186 76; international - 00359 800 186 76
* National Hotline for Victims of Violence - Additional Info: operated by Foundation “Animus Association”: Number: national - 0800 186 76; international - 00359 800 186 76
* Tourism Complaint Line (Sofia): Call 02/ 940 3003
* Tourism Complaint Line (Sofia): Call 02/ 940 3003
 
* [http://www.centrenadja.com/ Nadja Center Foundation]: This association helps women and children who have been victims of violence and abuse, including physical, sexual, and psychological abuse. Call +359 2 981 9300. E-mail: office@centrenadja.org
* [https://www.facebook.com/Centre-Nadja-298276110247911/ Nadja Center Foundation]: This association helps women and children who have been victims of violence and abuse, including physical, sexual, and psychological abuse. Call +359 2 981 9300. E-mail: office@centrenadja.org


===Costs===
===Costs===
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====General Women's & Health Organizations====
====General Women's & Health Organizations====
* [http://www.mh.government.bg/en/ Ministry of Health]: Inquiries  02/981 01 11 Administrative services  02/9301 175  02/9301 176
* [http://www.safesex.bg/ Bulgarian Family Planning and Sexual Health Association]: "The Bulgarian Family Planning and Sexual Health Association (BFPA) focuses on advocacy, and on information and education activities for the whole community, but with a particular emphasis on young people. The organization runs comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care clinics in Sofia and other cities. The clinics function as training centres for health personnel and social workers. BFPA is working in close partnership with the government on a project designed to extend these facilities to other parts of the country." Call: +359 2 943 3052. Email: bfpa@safesex.bg
* [http://www.safesex.bg/ Bulgarian Family Planning and Sexual Health Association]: "The Bulgarian Family Planning and Sexual Health Association (BFPA) focuses on advocacy, and on information and education activities for the whole community, but with a particular emphasis on young people. The organization runs comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care clinics in Sofia and other cities. The clinics function as training centres for health personnel and social workers. BFPA is working in close partnership with the government on a project designed to extend these facilities to other parts of the country." Call: +359 2 943 3052. Email: bfpa@safesex.bg
* [http://crw-bg.org/ Council of Refugee Women in Bulgaria]: "The CRW is a non-profit organization with mission to assist newly recognized refugees in the process of their initial adaptation and integration." Call: +359 87 676 6588. Email: office@crw-bg.org.
* [http://crw-bg.org/ Council of Refugee Women in Bulgaria]: "The CRW is a non-profit organization with mission to assist newly recognized refugees in the process of their initial adaptation and integration." Call: +359 87 676 6588. Email: office@crw-bg.org.
* [https://bilitis.org/en/frontpage-2/ Billits]: "Bilitis works as an advocacy organization towards achieving elimination of all forms of discrimination and achieving equality for LGBTI people in Bulgaria."
* [https://bgfundforwomen.org/en/ Bulgarian Fund for Women]: "Bulgarian Fund for Women (BFW) is the only indigenous donor in Bulgaria that raises funds and gives grants to local NGOs working to advance women’s and girls’ rights, eliminate gender stereotypes, gender-based violence and discrimination, achieve gender equality in all spheres of life and make a social change." Address: 37B Parchevich Str., Sofia 1000. Phone: +359 2 986 47 10. Email: office@bgfundforwomen.org
* [https://bgfundforwomen.org/en/ Bulgarian Fund for Women]: "Bulgarian Fund for Women (BFW) is the only indigenous donor in Bulgaria that raises funds and gives grants to local NGOs working to advance women’s and girls’ rights, eliminate gender stereotypes, gender-based violence and discrimination, achieve gender equality in all spheres of life and make a social change." Address: 37B Parchevich Str., Sofia 1000. Phone: +359 2 986 47 10. Email: office@bgfundforwomen.org
* [http://www.bgrf.org/?lang=11 Bulgarian Gender Research Foundation]: "The organization works in the field of gender equality, prevention of domestic violence, reproductive rights and anti-discrimination by providing information, elaboration and production of researches, analyses and draft laws, conducting campaigns and lobbying for legislative changes, provision of training and consultations for professionals and working in wide networks in cooperation with other organizations, public institutions and experts." Address: 33 Vasil Levski Blv. 1142 Sofia, Bulgaria. E-mail: office@bgrf.org. Telephone: 02 963 53 57. Fax: 02 963 53 57. Mobile Phone Number: 0878 567 620
* [http://www.cwsp.bg/en/htmls/home.php Center of Women's Studies and Policies]: "CWSP continues and enhances the work on women's, gender and equal opportunities issues in Bulgaria and further develops new areas of expertise and activities. It implements its own or joint projects with similar domestic or international organizations." Address: Sofia 1000, 38 Tsar Asen street. Phone: ++359 2 981 04 73. E-mail: cwsp@cwsp.bg.
* [http://www.cwsp.bg/en/htmls/home.php Center of Women's Studies and Policies]: "CWSP continues and enhances the work on women's, gender and equal opportunities issues in Bulgaria and further develops new areas of expertise and activities. It implements its own or joint projects with similar domestic or international organizations." Address: Sofia 1000, 38 Tsar Asen street. Phone: ++359 2 981 04 73. E-mail: cwsp@cwsp.bg.
* [http://www.bawe-bg.com/en/index-en.php Bulgarian Association of Women Entrepreneurs]: This organization aims to stimulate women's entrepreneurship in Bulgaria.
* [http://www.bawe-bg.com/en/index-en.php Bulgarian Association of Women Entrepreneurs]: This organization aims to stimulate women's entrepreneurship in Bulgaria.
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====LGBTQ Resources and Organizations]====
====LGBTQ Resources and Organizations]====
* [https://www.equaldex.com/region/bulgaria Equaldex Bulgaria]: This website provides information on LGBTQ rights and laws in Bulgaria. As of 2018, homosexuality is legal in Bulgaria and it is legal to change gender (but a surgery is required to do so). There are laws against employment or housing discrimination based on sexual-orientation or gender. However, gay marriage is not legal in Bulgaria.
* [https://www.equaldex.com/region/bulgaria Equaldex Bulgaria]: This website provides information on LGBTQ rights and laws in Bulgaria. As of 2018, homosexuality is legal in Bulgaria and it is legal to change gender (but a surgery is required to do so). There are laws against employment or housing discrimination based on sexual-orientation or gender. However, gay marriage is not legal in Bulgaria.
* [https://bilitis.org/en/frontpage-2/ Billits]: "Bilitis works as an advocacy organization towards achieving elimination of all forms of discrimination and achieving equality for LGBTI people in Bulgaria."
* [http://glasfoundation.bg/projects/?noredirect=en_US GLAS Foundation]: "GLAS /Gays and Lesbians Accepted in Society/ is a non-governmental organization which aims to deliver positive change for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in Bulgaria, ensuring full equality and protection from all forms of discrimination. "
* [http://glasfoundation.bg/projects/?noredirect=en_US GLAS Foundation]: "GLAS /Gays and Lesbians Accepted in Society/ is a non-governmental organization which aims to deliver positive change for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in Bulgaria, ensuring full equality and protection from all forms of discrimination. "
* [http://deystvie.org/en/home-page-lgbt-deystvie/ LGBT Deystvie]: "Established in 2010, the youth LGBT “Deystvie” provides support and support to young homosexual, bisexual and transgender people, developing a self-confident LGBT community, and combating homophobia and illiteracy in society." Contact: Sofia, Luben Karavelov str.24 flor 1 apartment 4. Phone: +359-884 851. Email: info@deystvie.org
* [http://deystvie.org/en/home-page-lgbt-deystvie/ LGBT Deystvie]: "Established in 2010, the youth LGBT “Deystvie” provides support and support to young homosexual, bisexual and transgender people, developing a self-confident LGBT community, and combating homophobia and illiteracy in society." Contact: Sofia, Luben Karavelov str.24 flor 1 apartment 4. Phone: +359-884 851. Email: info@deystvie.org
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