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In Germany, you need a prescription to obtain hormonal contraceptives ("verhütungsmittel" in German), such as the pill, IUDs, etc. So you will need to arrange an appointment with a gynecologist ("frauenarzt" in German) to obtain the prescription. If you a prescription from another country, there is a good chance that the pharmacy will accept the prescription and issue you the medication.
In Germany, you need a prescription to obtain hormonal contraceptives ("Verhütungsmittel" in German), such as the pill, IUDs, etc. So you will need to arrange an appointment with a gynecologist ("Frauenarzt" in German) to obtain the prescription. If you have a prescription from another country, there is a good chance that the pharmacy will accept the prescription and issue you the medication.


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For women under 18 years, birth control pills are free or can be purchased with a 5 euro copay (as of 2015). For women over 18, 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.
For women under 18 years, birth control pills are free. Women under 20 years will have to pay a copay of 5 €. 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. There's no PreP availability in Germany, as of 2015.
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.
 
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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).
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).
You can also get the Mooncup in at least drug stores.
You can also get the Mooncup in at least drug stores. 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."
In German, "gynecologist" is "Frauenarzt."
 
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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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* For detailed recommendations, please check out city pages.
* For detailed recommendations, please check out city pages.
* ProFamiia 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. Website: http://www.profamilia.de/index.php?id=909
* [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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