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==Emergency Contraception==
==Emergency Contraception==


'''Important Note:''' The earlier you take emergency contraception, the more effectively it will work. Take it as soon as possible.
'''Important Notes:''' The earlier you take emergency contraception, the more effectively it works. After unprotected sex, take EC '''as soon as possible'''. If you don't have access to EC, you can use oral contraceptives as EC, but remember the following: 1) Only some contraceptives work as EC (so confirm they work as EC) 2) Different contraceptives require different dosages to work as EC (so get the proper instructions) 3) You must only use the first 21 pills in 28-day packs and 4) You must take the pills as soon as possible.


===Laws & Social Stigmas===
===Laws & Social Stigmas===
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===Costs===
===Costs===


==Medication & Vaccines==
==Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs/STDs)==
 
'''Important Note:''' If you think that you've been recently exposed to HIV (i.e. within 72 hours), seek out PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis). It's a month-long treatment that may prevent HIV infection, and it may be available in your city. Take PEP as soon as possible.
 
===Laws & Social Stigmas===
 
As reported by Emirates 24/7: "A friendly voice over the phone informed this reporter that HIV testing was a very normal procedure in Dubai, with a simple blood test was all it took to determine your fate. The questions were being posed to a staff member of one of the leading medical clinics in Dubai, which, among other lab work, specialises in STD testing. However, as soon as this reporter quizzed about the standard procedure adopted if a person tested positive for HIV, the call was immediately transferred to another member of staff, who in a hushed tone, informed us that results would be strictly between doctor and patient for an extra fee. When probed further, the helpful staff member assured us that no information would be leaked out to any ‘official authority’ considering the testing was done on the premises itself and confidentiality would be adopted." (Source: [http://www.emirates247.com/lifestyle/health/hiv-don-t-worry-some-uae-clinics-won-t-tell-authorities-2012-02-06-1.441409 HIV+? Don't worry, some UAE clinics won't tell authorities])
 
===What to Get & Where to Get It===
 
* '''Zack Medical Center''' - "Discreet medical help for those in distress." Provides tests & treatment for Gonorrhoea, Chlamydia,  Herpes, Syphilis, Trichomonas, Mycoplasma, Ureaplasma, BV, Yeast,  Molluscum, Scabies, Crabs (Address: 305, Emgate Building, Sheikh Zayed Road south, On opposite side of Business Bay Metro Station, Ph: +97143884 111        Ph: 800-STD (800783), Mobile: +971503821800, email@std.co, Website: http://www.stdscan.com/).
* '''Fakih Medical Center''' - Seems to test for and treat vaginal pain, vaginal bleeding and STDs. (Phone: 800-FAKIH (32544). Website: http://fakihmedicalcenter.com/)
* '''Ultracare Medical Group''' - Tests for HIV, Syphillis, Gonorrehea, Herpes 1, Herpes 2, Chlamydia, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C. Also offers Pre-Marital STD test screening. Results usually available the same day if sample is given before 12 noon by phone or email. If you would like to schedule an appointment or have a medical related question, call the office Saturday to Thursday 9:00a.m. - 7:00p.m. Phone: +(9714) 2230033. Website: http://www.ultracaremedicalgroup.com/Dubai_Sexual_Health_Checkup.html.
 
===Costs===
 
==Medications & Vaccines==


===Laws & Social Stigmas===
===Laws & Social Stigmas===
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===What to Get & Where to Get It===
===What to Get & Where to Get It===
===Costs===
==Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Tests & Support==
===Laws & Social Stigmas===
As reported by Emirates 24/7: "A friendly voice over the phone informed this reporter that HIV testing was a very normal procedure in Dubai, with a simple blood test was all it took to determine your fate. The questions were being posed to a staff member of one of the leading medical clinics in Dubai, which, among other lab work, specialises in STD testing. However, as soon as this reporter quizzed about the standard procedure adopted if a person tested positive for HIV, the call was immediately transferred to another member of staff, who in a hushed tone, informed us that results would be strictly between doctor and patient for an extra fee. When probed further, the helpful staff member assured us that no information would be leaked out to any ‘official authority’ considering the testing was done on the premises itself and confidentiality would be adopted." (Source: [http://www.emirates247.com/lifestyle/health/hiv-don-t-worry-some-uae-clinics-won-t-tell-authorities-2012-02-06-1.441409 HIV+? Don't worry, some UAE clinics won't tell authorities])
===What to Get & Where to Get It===
* '''Zack Medical Center''' - "Discreet medical help for those in distress." Provides tests & treatment for Gonorrhoea, Chlamydia,  Herpes, Syphilis, Trichomonas, Mycoplasma, Ureaplasma, BV, Yeast,  Molluscum, Scabies, Crabs (Address: 305, Emgate Building, Sheikh Zayed Road south, On opposite side of Business Bay Metro Station, Ph: +97143884 111        Ph: 800-STD (800783), Mobile: +971503821800, email@std.co, Website: http://www.stdscan.com/).
* '''Fakih Medical Center''' - Seems to test for and treat vaginal pain, vaginal bleeding and STDs. (Phone: 800-FAKIH (32544). Website: http://fakihmedicalcenter.com/)
* '''Ultracare Medical Group''' - Tests for HIV, Syphillis, Gonorrehea, Herpes 1, Herpes 2, Chlamydia, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C. Also offers Pre-Marital STD test screening. Results usually available the same day if sample is given before 12 noon by phone or email. If you would like to schedule an appointment or have a medical related question, call the office Saturday to Thursday 9:00a.m. - 7:00p.m. Phone: +(9714) 2230033. Website: http://www.ultracaremedicalgroup.com/Dubai_Sexual_Health_Checkup.html.


===Costs===
===Costs===
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* International Business Women’s Group Dubai - "A Networking Forum for Professional Business Women in the UAE" (http://www.ibwgdubai.com/)
* International Business Women’s Group Dubai - "A Networking Forum for Professional Business Women in the UAE" (http://www.ibwgdubai.com/)
* Swiss Ladies Dubai - Exclusively for Swiss women in Dubai (http://www.swissladiesdubai.com/)
* Swiss Ladies Dubai - Exclusively for Swiss women in Dubai (http://www.swissladiesdubai.com/)
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