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| '''Contraception: Over-the-Counter''' | |||
| condoms, pills | |||
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| '''Contraception: Prescription/Clinic Required''' | |||
| IUD, implant, shot, patch, ring, | |||
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| '''Emergency Contraception''' | |||
| no prescription required; widely available in pharmacies | |||
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| '''STIs''' | |||
| no travel restrictions | |||
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| '''Menstrual Products''' | |||
| pads, tampons, cups | |||
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| '''Abortion Law''' | |||
| not available upon request; legal in restricted circumstances | |||
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| '''LGBTQ Laws''' | |||
| homosexuality legal; gender change legal (surgery required) | |||
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| '''Related Pages''' | |||
| [[Bogotá]], [[Colombia]] | |||
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As | As a major city in Colombia, you will find many health care resources in Medellín. However, you should be aware of the complex picture regarding reproductive and sexual health care in the country. On the one hand, Colombia is a primarily Catholic nation, and many Colombians attach great importance to the Catholic Church. As a result, certain health care personnel may hold traditional social views, which may impact how they interact with patients. Furthermore, Colombian society is traditionally patriarchal, and some women may struggle to realize full autonomy and independence, though this certainly varies by each individual, family, and community.<ref>[http://www.everyculture.com/Bo-Co/Colombia.html Countries and Their Cultures: Colombia]</ref> | ||
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Generally speaking, contraceptives, such as birth control pills and condoms, are legal and widely available. Emergency contraception is also legal and, while a prescription may be technically required, it seems easily obtainable regardless of prescription status for women. However, some minors may experience difficulty obtaining emergency contraceptive pills, particularly if they look underaged. If you are a teenager, you are legally allowed to purchase emergency contraception, but you may need to contact a few pharmacists before finding one who grants you access to emergency contraception. Regarding STIs, there are no travel or residency restrictions related to HIV status in Colombia. | Generally speaking, contraceptives, such as birth control pills and condoms, are legal and widely available. Emergency contraception is also legal and, while a prescription may be technically required, it seems easily obtainable regardless of prescription status for women. However, some minors may experience difficulty obtaining emergency contraceptive pills, particularly if they look underaged. If you are a teenager, you are legally allowed to purchase emergency contraception, but you may need to contact a few pharmacists before finding one who grants you access to emergency contraception. Regarding STIs, there are no travel or residency restrictions related to HIV status in Colombia. For STI tests, Profamilia is a great resource, and there are numerous locations, including mobile clinics, throughout Colombia. | ||
According to Colombian law, women are entitled to 14 weeks of maternity leave. Since 2006, abortion has been legal for certain cases in Colombia, but it | According to Colombian law, women are entitled to 14 weeks of maternity leave. In February 2022, the Colombian Constitutional Court voted to decriminalize abortion.<ref name="cnn_colombiadecriminalizeabortion>[https://www.cnn.com/2022/02/21/americas/colombia-decriminalize-abortion-intl/index.html Colombia becomes latest Latin American country to partially decriminalize abortion]</ref> Since 2006, abortion has been legal for certain cases in Colombia, but it was not yet available upon request. | ||
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* For an extensive list of pharmacies in Medellín, check out the links [https://www.google.com/search?q=pharmacies+medellin+colombia&npsic=0&rflfq=1&rlha=0&rllag=6236114,-75581993,3410&tbm=lcl&ved=2ahUKEwj4y-PFla7fAhUSTt8KHRCJCcMQjGp6BAgAECg&tbs=lrf:!2m1!1e3!3sIAE,lf:1,lf_ui:3&rldoc=1&biw=1350&bih=824#rlfi=hd:;si:16646229010675074542;mv:!1m2!1d6.268014!2d-75.5556221!2m2!1d6.179189000000001!2d-75.6049565 here] and [https://maps.me/catalog/health/amenity-pharmacy/country-colombia/city-medellin-344799743/ here]. | |||
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* [http://www.profamilia.org.co/ Profamilia]: This is basically the Planned Parenthood-like organization of Colombia. Provides STI tests and other sexual/reproductive health services. Has 66 facilities, including mobile clinics, throughout Colombia. | * [http://www.profamilia.org.co/ Profamilia]: This is basically the Planned Parenthood-like organization of Colombia. Provides STI tests and other sexual/reproductive health services. Has 66 facilities, including mobile clinics, throughout Colombia. Country-wide helpline (toll free): 01-8000-110-900. Address : Cl. 54 ## 43-47, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia. Phone : +57 4 2836688. | ||
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* [ | * Dr. Mauricio Arango Gonzalez: Address: Salud Sura, Carrera 43A #1-50 , Torre 3, Room 1004, San Fernando Plaza. Tel: 604-1361 | ||
* [https://www.clinicamedellin.com/servicios-y-especialidades/especialidades/ginecologia-oncologica/ Clínica Medellín]: This clinic provides services to foreigners and international patients. "The Clinic Medellin has two locations strategically located in the south and west of the city, where we provide our users with complete facilities, equipped with the best technology and a high quality medical and assistance group." Western Address: Carrera 65 B No. 30 - 95; Switch: (574) 444 61 52. El Poblado Address: Calle 7 No. 39 - 290; Switch: (574) 311 28 00; Fax: (574) 312 49 30 | |||
* [http://www.clinicaelrosario.com/encuentre-un-medico/sede-centro/ginecobstetras.html Clínica Rosario]: This is supposed to be a small yet high-quality that provides services to foreigners and locals. They have eight gynecologists on staff, as of December 2018. Contact Details - Address : Cra. 20 # 2 Sur 185, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia. Hours: Open 24 hours; Single service line: 4441555 Appointment; request: EPS - 3269200; Prepaid Medicine - 3269299; Private Patient - 3269179; Email: clinicaelrosario@clinicaelrosario.com | |||
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* [http://www.profamilia.org.co/ Asociación Pro-bienestar de la Familia Colombiana (Profamilia)]: They have many locations across the country, and they offer fertility services. To learn more about their fertility services, click [https://profamilia.org.co/inicio/mujer-2/servicios-mujer/unidad-de-fertilidad-mujer/ here]. | |||
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In | In February 2022, the Colombian Constitutional Court voted to decriminalize abortion.<ref name="cnn_colombiadecriminalizeabortion /> | ||
Prior to the 2022 ruling, abortion was legal under three circumstances: to save the life of the woman, risk of fatal fetal malformations and cases of rape, incest or non-consensual insemination. For cases dealing with maternal health, this decision was left to medical authorities (there was no official court finding on what is included). For fetal malformations, there were no specific provisions for what qualifies at the court level, so this was left to medical opinion. For cases of rape, incest or non-consensual insemination, a report needed be made to authorities.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abortion_in_Colombia Abortion in Colombia]</ref> In all other cases, such as to preserve physical health, to preserve mental health, economic or social reasons, or available on request, were not legal reasons, according to the 2006 Colombian Constitutional Court ruling. | |||
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* [http://www. | * [http://www.profamilia.org.co/ Asociación Pro-bienestar de la Familia Colombiana (Profamilia)]: They have many locations across the country, and they offer abortion services. You can schedule a consultation for an abortion on their website by clicking [https://profamilia.org.co/aborto/agenda-tu-cita/ here]. To learn more about abortion from their website, click [https://profamilia.org.co/aborto/que-es-aborto/ here]. "Profamilia operates sixty-six clinics and mobile health units in Colombia, accounting for nearly three-quarters of the country’s family planning capacity. It works to ensure poor people living in urban and rural communities are able to receive high-quality sexual and reproductive health services, including contraception, gynecological exams, pregnancy and STI testing, abortion, and cervical and breast cancer screenings. In 2015, Profamila provided more than three million services." Address: Asociación Pro-bienestar de la Familia Colombiana, Calle 34 #14-52, Bogotá, D.C. Colombia. P: (57-1) 339-0900 | ||
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* | * [http://www.profamilia.org.co/ Asociación Pro-bienestar de la Familia Colombiana (Profamilia)]: They have many locations across the country, and they offer resources/support for victims of gender-based or domestic violence. To learn more, click [http://profamilia.org.co/inicio/mujer-2/servicios-mujer/violencia-mujer/ here]. | ||
* [http:// | * [http://evaw-global-database.unwomen.org/en/countries/americas/colombia/2006/shelters-in-medellin-antioquia-and-bogota-for-victims-of-domestic-violence The Restorative Shelters]: "The Restorative Shelters in Medellín, Antioquia provide refuge and comprehensive support for women and their children below the age of 14 years whose lives and physical integrity are threatened by domestic violence." | ||
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* [http://colombiadiversa.org/category/derechos-trans/ Colombia Diversa - Trans Rights & Cases]: To learn more about transgender-related rights and cases in Colombia, this webpage is a useful resource, which can be found on the Colombia Diversa website. | * [http://colombiadiversa.org/category/derechos-trans/ Colombia Diversa - Trans Rights & Cases]: To learn more about transgender-related rights and cases in Colombia, this webpage is a useful resource, which can be found on the Colombia Diversa website. | ||
* [http://caribeafirmativo.lgbt/ Caribe Afirmativo]: "Our purpose is to influence the construction and positioning of sexual and gender diversity agendas in the Caribbean, which allow the recognition of rights and access to justice for LGBTI people in a post-conflict scenario." Address: Cra 53 No. 75-87, office 4, Barranquilla, Colombia. Phone: (5) 3116810. Email: info@caribeafirmativo.lgbt | * [http://caribeafirmativo.lgbt/ Caribe Afirmativo]: "Our purpose is to influence the construction and positioning of sexual and gender diversity agendas in the Caribbean, which allow the recognition of rights and access to justice for LGBTI people in a post-conflict scenario." Address: Cra 53 No. 75-87, office 4, Barranquilla, Colombia. Phone: (5) 3116810. Email: info@caribeafirmativo.lgbt | ||
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* [http://www.profamilia.org.co/ Asociación Pro-bienestar de la Familia Colombiana (Profamilia)]: "Profamilia operates sixty-six clinics and mobile health units in Colombia, accounting for nearly three-quarters of the country’s family planning capacity. It works to ensure poor people living in urban and rural communities are able to receive high-quality sexual and reproductive health services, including contraception, gynecological exams, pregnancy and STI testing, abortion, and cervical and breast cancer screenings. In 2015, Profamila provided more than three million services." | * [http://www.profamilia.org.co/ Asociación Pro-bienestar de la Familia Colombiana (Profamilia)]: "Profamilia operates sixty-six clinics and mobile health units in Colombia, accounting for nearly three-quarters of the country’s family planning capacity. It works to ensure poor people living in urban and rural communities are able to receive high-quality sexual and reproductive health services, including contraception, gynecological exams, pregnancy and STI testing, abortion, and cervical and breast cancer screenings. In 2015, Profamila provided more than three million services." | ||
* | * Red Feminista Antimilitarista: Address: Cl. 61 #50a49, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia | ||
* [http://www.sismamujer.org/ | * [http://www.sismamujer.org/ Sisma Mujer]: Colombian feminist organization focused on women's citizenship and human rights. "We are a Colombian feminist organization that since 1998 has contributed to the consolidation of the women's movement, has worked with women victims of violence and discrimination because of being women, in private, public and armed conflict, for the expansion of their citizenship, the full validity of their human rights and the promotion of their role as transforming actors of their reality." Address: Carrera 13 No. 33 - 74, office 304. Email: infosisma@www.sismamujer.org. Phone: (+571) 285 93 19 | ||
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