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* If you register in your local health care center (you can do it if you are Portuguese or a resident) they will give you free condoms and free birth control pills. Usually they give them for free in the appointment related to family planning (they also provide free gynecology exams in this appointment, once a year) or you can ask directly to your nurse at any time. | |||
* Birth control pills are relatively cheap in Portugal. Minigeste costs about €5 per pack. Microgynon is 2.46€ per pack (as of October 2017). | * Birth control pills are relatively cheap in Portugal. Minigeste costs about €5 per pack. Microgynon is 2.46€ per pack (as of October 2017). | ||
* The standard price for Nuvaring in Portuguese pharmacies is 11,64€ (as of October, 2017). | * The standard price for Nuvaring in Portuguese pharmacies is 11,64€ (as of October, 2017). | ||
* For the contraceptive patch (Evra), you can expect to pay the following | * For the contraceptive patch (Evra), you can expect to pay the following prices: for 1 month is 11,72€ and for 3 month is 33 € (as of October 2017). | ||
==Emergency Contraception (Morning After Pill)== | ==Emergency Contraception (Morning After Pill)== | ||
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===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
'''IMPORTANT NOTE:''' In Portugal, you can find a 24-hour pharmacy in your area, but the pharmacies run a rotational basis. This means that, each day, a different pharmacy is open for 24 hours. To see which 24-hour pharmacies are open in Lisbon | '''IMPORTANT NOTE:''' In Portugal, you can find a 24-hour pharmacy in your area, but the pharmacies run on a rotational basis. This means that, each day, a different pharmacy is open for 24 hours. To see which 24-hour pharmacies are open in Lisbon on which days, click [http://www.farmaciasdeservico.net/localidade/lisboa/lisboa here]. | ||
* In Portugal, you can obtain '''emergency contraception pills (morning after pills)''' without a prescription at public sector clinics, pharmacies and emergency rooms. You can expect to see a variety of types of ECPs (emergency contraception pills), including ellaOne, which is an anti-progestin pill and it's currently considered the most effective ECP available (as of 2017). For ellaOne, you take 1 pill within 120 hours after unprotected sex. You can also find progestin-only ECPs, like NorLevo 1.5mg, Postinor 1500.<ref>[http://ec.princeton.edu/ Princeton EC Website]</ref> For both of these brands, you also take 1 pill within 120 hours after unprotected sex, but they may prove less effective than ellaOne (especially if it's been more than 72 hours). | * In Portugal, you can obtain '''emergency contraception pills (morning after pills)''' without a prescription at public sector clinics, pharmacies and emergency rooms. You can expect to see a variety of types of ECPs (emergency contraception pills), including ellaOne, which is an anti-progestin pill and it's currently considered the most effective ECP available (as of 2017). For ellaOne, you take 1 pill within 120 hours after unprotected sex. You can also find progestin-only ECPs, like NorLevo 1.5mg, Postinor 1500.<ref>[http://ec.princeton.edu/ Princeton EC Website]</ref> For both of these brands, you also take 1 pill within 120 hours after unprotected sex, but they may prove less effective than ellaOne (especially if it's been more than 72 hours). | ||
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* If you have a '''yeast infection''' (" | * If you have a '''yeast infection''' ("infecção por fungos" in Portuguese), you can ask the pharmacist for Fluconazole, which is antifungal medication. They'll be able to give you Fluconazole or something similar. | ||
* If you have a '''urinary tract infection''' ("infecção do trato urinário" in Portuguese), you should contact a doctor/pharmacist to find out next steps. | * If you have a '''urinary tract infection''' ("infecção do trato urinário" in Portuguese), you should contact a doctor/pharmacist to find out next steps. | ||
* As of 2017, '''Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)''' will soon be available in Portugal (as part of a PrEP study program)<ref>[http://www.aidsmap.com/Belgium-Portugal-and-Brazil-will-provide-PrEP-through-their-health-services-Morocco-announces-a-PrEP-study/page/3144551/ Belgium, Portugal and Brazil will provide PrEP through their health services; Morocco announces a PrEP study]</ref> | * As of 2017, '''Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)''' will soon be available in Portugal (as part of a PrEP study program)<ref>[http://www.aidsmap.com/Belgium-Portugal-and-Brazil-will-provide-PrEP-through-their-health-services-Morocco-announces-a-PrEP-study/page/3144551/ Belgium, Portugal and Brazil will provide PrEP through their health services; Morocco announces a PrEP study]</ref> | ||
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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
In Portugal, abortion is legal for the first 10 weeks of gestation.<ref>[http://worldabortionlaws.com/map/ World Abortion Laws]</ref> <ref>[https://www.womenonwaves.org/en/page/4229/portugal Women on Waves - Portugal]</ref> However, if you're a minor, you will be typically required to get parental permission | In Portugal, abortion is legal for the first 10 weeks of gestation.<ref>[http://worldabortionlaws.com/map/ World Abortion Laws]</ref> <ref>[https://www.womenonwaves.org/en/page/4229/portugal Women on Waves - Portugal]</ref> However, if you're a minor, you will be typically required to get parental permission from your parents or guardian.<ref>[http://worldabortionlaws.com/map/ World Abortion Laws]</ref> <ref>[http://www.svss-uspda.ch/pdf/Abortion%20legislation_Europe2012.pdf Abortion Legislation in Europe]</ref> Furthermore, before any women obtains an abortion, she must first consult with a doctor, and then she must have a period of reflection of at least three days, before she can obtain an abortion.<ref>https://www.loc.gov/law/help/abortion-legislation/abortion-legislation.pdf Abortion Legislation in Europe]</ref> <ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/world/2007/apr/10/1 Portugal ratifies law allowing abortions]</ref> Once the reflection period is over, the pregnant person can receive an abortion at a public hospital or private clinic that is recognized by the Health Ministry. | ||
For many years, Portugal had one of the strictest abortion policies in Europe. Until 2007, abortion was only permitted in the first twelve weeks of pregnancy when the pregnancy endangered the life of the woman or when the pregnancy was due to rape. In all other cases, abortion was illegal.<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/world/2007/apr/10/1 Portugal ratifies law allowing abortions]</ref> These laws were changed in 2007, allowing abortion to be available upon request during the first ten weeks of gestation. However, due to the mandatory three-day wait period, there are still some hurdles faced by women who wish to obtain an abortion in Portugal. | For many years, Portugal had one of the strictest abortion policies in Europe. Until 2007, abortion was only permitted in the first twelve weeks of pregnancy when the pregnancy endangered the life of the woman or when the pregnancy was due to rape. In all other cases, abortion was illegal.<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/world/2007/apr/10/1 Portugal ratifies law allowing abortions]</ref> These laws were changed in 2007, allowing abortion to be available upon request during the first ten weeks of gestation. However, due to the mandatory three-day wait period, there are still some hurdles faced by women who wish to obtain an abortion in Portugal. | ||
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* Portuguese Family Planning Association Helpline - Sexualidade em Linha: 800 222 003. You can call this helpline | * Portuguese Family Planning Association Helpline - Sexualidade em Linha: 800 222 003. You can call this helpline from 11am to 7pm. Its a confidential line with no costs. They have representatives that speak in Portuguese and English. | ||
* [https://apav.pt/apav_v3/index.php/pt/ APAV, Victim Support Portugal]: This organization, started in 1990, helps to protect and provide services for victims of violence, including sexual violence. They provide confidential and free services. They also work with the police, social security agencies, health centers, local authorities, autonomous regions, etc. Address: Rua José Estêvão, 135 A, Piso 1, 1150-201 Lisboa. Phone: +351 21 358 79 00. Email: apav.sede@apav.pt. | * [https://apav.pt/apav_v3/index.php/pt/ APAV, Victim Support Portugal]: This organization, started in 1990, helps to protect and provide services for victims of violence, including sexual violence. They provide confidential and free services. They also work with the police, social security agencies, health centers, local authorities, autonomous regions, etc. Address: Rua José Estêvão, 135 A, Piso 1, 1150-201 Lisboa. Phone: +351 21 358 79 00. Email: apav.sede@apav.pt. | ||
* [http://www.amcv.org.pt/ Associação de Mulheres contra a Violência – AMCV (Association of Women against Violence)]: This women's rights NGO works to combat all forms of gender-based violence and discrimination, including sexual violence. They work with women, children and young people. Languages spoken include Portuguese, English, French and German. Their Counselling and Advocacy Centre is open from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Email: sede@amcv.org.pt | * [http://www.amcv.org.pt/ Associação de Mulheres contra a Violência – AMCV (Association of Women against Violence)]: This women's rights NGO works to combat all forms of gender-based violence and discrimination, including sexual violence. They work with women, children and young people. Languages spoken include Portuguese, English, French and German. Their Counselling and Advocacy Centre is open from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Tel. +351 21 3802160. Email: sede@amcv.org.pt | ||
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