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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
[[File:Lutera usa.jpg|200px | thumb|left|frame|'''Birth control sold in the USA''']] | |||
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In Texas, contraception is generally legal but restrictions apply. You need a prescription to obtain birth control. Furthermore, if you are under 18 years old, you typically need permission from your parents. In fact, Texas is one of only two US states that does not allow state funds to be used for contraceptive use without parental consent.<ref>[http://www.contracept.org/articles/contraception/texas-birth-control-laws-for-teens Texas Birth Control Laws for Teens]</ref> | In Texas, contraception is generally legal but restrictions apply. You need a prescription to obtain birth control. Furthermore, if you are under 18 years old, you typically need permission from your parents. In fact, Texas is one of only two US states that does not allow state funds to be used for contraceptive use without parental consent.<ref>[http://www.contracept.org/articles/contraception/texas-birth-control-laws-for-teens Texas Birth Control Laws for Teens]</ref> | ||
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* If you have a yeast infection, you can get treatment over-the-counter (no prescription needed). The most common yeast infection treatment in the United States is called "Monistat." There are different treatment plans (for example, 1 day, 3 days and 7 days). It's recommended to do more than 1 day to completely clear the infection. | * If you have a yeast infection, you can get treatment over-the-counter (no prescription needed). The most common yeast infection treatment in the United States is called "Monistat." There are different treatment plans (for example, 1 day, 3 days and 7 days). It's recommended to do more than 1 day to completely clear the infection. | ||
* You should be able to access the HPV vaccine in the United States. | * You should be able to access the HPV vaccine in the United States. | ||
* You | * You can find PrEP in Houston. Check out this [http://www.aidshelp.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=cms.page&id=1120 link] for local information. | ||
* You should be able to access PEP in | * You should be able to access PEP in Houston as well. Contact a local health center or hospital for details. | ||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||