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|'''Contraception: Over-the-Counter'''
|condoms
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|'''Contraception: Prescription/Clinic Required'''
|pills, patch, ring, IUD, implant, shot
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|'''Emergency Contraception'''
|no prescription required; available in pharmacies
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|'''STIs'''
|no travel restrictions; HIV-positive foreigners not deported
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|'''Menstrual Products'''
|pads, tampons, cups
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|'''Abortion Law'''
|legal with restrictions
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|'''LGBTQ Laws'''
| homosexuality legal; gender change legal
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|'''Related Pages'''
|[[United States of America]]
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'''OVERVIEW'''
'''OVERVIEW'''


[[File:Miami.jpg|400px | thumb|right|]]
As a major American city, you can find many health care resources in Miami. For most forms of birth control, you will need a prescription. If you're a minor, you'll typically need parental permission to obtain birth control. You can purchase many brands of emergency contraception (the morning after pill), regardless of age, but note that this may not apply to all ECP brands. There are many places where you can receive free or low-cost STI tests. There is a large LGBTQ community in Miami, and some STI resources focus on the community. Regarding pregnancy, parental leave is covered under FMLA, though this does not cover all individuals.
 
Abortion in Florida is legal, but there are restrictions. In June 2022, the United States Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade.<ref name=":02">https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/3535742-read-the-supreme-court-ruling-overturning-roe-v-wade/</ref> This means that states can determine their own abortion laws. For the state of Florida, abortion is permitted until 15 weeks of pregnancy, beginning July 2022. Before July 1, 2022, abortion is illegal for up to 24 weeks of pregnancy.<ref name=":1">https://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/politics/2022/06/24/roe-v-wade-overturned-meaning-supreme-court-vote-affect-florida-abortion-law/7622991001/</ref>


==Contraception (Birth Control)==
==Contraception (Birth Control)==
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* [http://miamidade.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/infectious-disease-services/std/index.html Florida Department of Health - Miami Dade County]: "You can now make an appointment for STD Clinic Services. Health District Center: 305-575-3800, West Perrine: 305-256-3800." Email: miamidade@flhealth.gov
* [http://miamidade.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/infectious-disease-services/std/index.html Florida Department of Health - Miami Dade County]: "You can now make an appointment for STD Clinic Services. Health District Center: 305-575-3800, West Perrine: 305-256-3800." Email: miamidade@flhealth.gov
* [https://outofthecloset.org/testing/ Miami Out of the Closeti]: Out of the Closet is a thrift store that also offers HIV test (with a focus on the LGBT community). Give them a call to find details about testing. "Tests are performed by certified testing counselors, using the most advanced testing technology and test results are ready in 20 minutes or less. There is no more paperwork to fill out, and you can use our Touch Screens or iPads to complete your test!" Address: 2900 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, Fl 33137. Phone: 1-877-259-8728
* [https://outofthecloset.org/testing/ Miami Out of the Closeti]: Out of the Closet is a thrift store that also offers HIV test (with a focus on the LGBT community). Give them a call to find details about testing. "Tests are performed by certified testing counselors, using the most advanced testing technology and test results are ready in 20 minutes or less. There is no more paperwork to fill out, and you can use our Touch Screens or iPads to complete your test!" Address: 2900 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, Fl 33137. Phone: 1-877-259-8728
* AHF Wellness Center: They provide free testing services with a focus on the LGBT community. Address: 2900 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33137, USA. Phone: +1 877-259-8727.
* [https://locations.aidshealth.org/ AHF Wellness Center]: They provide free testing services with a focus on the LGBT community. Address: 2900 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33137, USA. Phone: +1 877-259-8727.
* [https://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-center/florida/miami/33176/kendall-health-center-2258-90320/std-testing-treatment Kendall Health Center - Miami, FL]: "Kendall Health Center offers the following services related to the testing and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs): STD testing, diagnosis and treatment, including: bacterial vaginosis (BV), chlamydia, genital warts, gonorrhea, herpes, HIV (testing and diagnosis only), syphilis, trichomoniasis (trich). Other STD testing, diagnosis and treatment services are also available. Please ask our staff for more information., STD/safer sex education, Vaccines are available: during all business hours on a walk-in basis." Address: 11440 SW 88th Street, Suite 109, Miami, FL 33176. Phone: 786.263.0001 | f: 786.263.0004.
* [https://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-center/florida/miami/33176/kendall-health-center-2258-90320/std-testing-treatment Kendall Health Center - Miami, FL]: "Kendall Health Center offers the following services related to the testing and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs): STD testing, diagnosis and treatment, including: bacterial vaginosis (BV), chlamydia, genital warts, gonorrhea, herpes, HIV (testing and diagnosis only), syphilis, trichomoniasis (trich). Other STD testing, diagnosis and treatment services are also available. Please ask our staff for more information., STD/safer sex education, Vaccines are available: during all business hours on a walk-in basis." Address: 11440 SW 88th Street, Suite 109, Miami, FL 33176. Phone: 786.263.0001 | f: 786.263.0004.
* [http://www.careresource.org/hivaids/testing-hours-locations/ Care Resource]: "STD Testing is done for syphilis (blood sample), gonorrhea and chlamydia (urine sample), free of charge. In our Broward location the test results are returned in 3-4 business days; in our Dade locations the results are returned in 2 – 2 1/2 weeks. Treatment options are provided as well as additional support services." Care Resource is a nonprofit organization providing health care to children, adolescents and adults. They have many locations for testing in Miami, including Care Resource Midtown (3510 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL 33137) and Care Resource Little Havana (Care Resource Little Havana). For a complete list of locations, click [http://www.careresource.org/hivaids/testing-hours-locations/ here].
* [http://www.careresource.org/hivaids/testing-hours-locations/ Care Resource]: "STD Testing is done for syphilis (blood sample), gonorrhea and chlamydia (urine sample), free of charge. In our Broward location the test results are returned in 3-4 business days; in our Dade locations the results are returned in 2 – 2 1/2 weeks. Treatment options are provided as well as additional support services." Care Resource is a nonprofit organization providing health care to children, adolescents and adults. They have many locations for testing in Miami, including Care Resource Midtown (3510 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL 33137) and Care Resource Little Havana (Care Resource Little Havana). For a complete list of locations, click [http://www.careresource.org/hivaids/testing-hours-locations/ here].
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* If you think you have a urinary tract infection (UTI), you'll need to visit a doctor, who will give you a check-up and test to see if you have a UTI. If you do have a UTI, you will be prescribed antibiotics to treat the infection. You cannot get UTI antibiotic medication without a prescription.
* If you think you have a urinary tract infection (UTI), you'll need to visit a doctor, who will give you a check-up and test to see if you have a UTI. If you do have a UTI, you will be prescribed antibiotics to treat the infection. You cannot get UTI antibiotic medication without a prescription.
* 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 can get the HPV vaccine in Florida. The Florida Department of Health also helps young girls get their vaccines. Click [http://miamidade.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/clinical-and-nutrition-services/immunizations/index.html here] for more details.
* You should be able to access PrEP in the United States.
* You can get PrEP in Miami, even if you're uninsured, at places like Care Resource (Little Havana), Care Resource (Miami-Dade), Care Resource (Miami Beach), Empower "U" Inc., Community Health Center and other locations. Check out this [https://www.greaterthan.org/get-prep/ link] to find PrEP in your area.
* You should be able to access PEP in the United States.
* You can get PEP at [http://www.miamiurgentcare.com/hiv-post-exposureprophylaxis.html Miami Urgent Care] (callː 305 494-0536) and other health care locations.


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===What to Get & Where to Get It===
===What to Get & Where to Get It===


* You can buy menstrual cups in many stores in Miami, including Walgreens and CVS.<ref>[http://menstrualcupmap.com/ Menstrual Cup Map]</ref>
* Pads and tampons are incredibly common in the United States. You should be able to find them at most convenience stores and grocery stores in Miami. If you want organic tampons, you may be able to find them at Whole Foods (299 Se 3rd Street or 1020 Alton Rd.), Publix Super Market (multiple locations), CVS, Winn Dixie and Target. There's also company called [http://www.kaliboxes.com/ Kali], which is based out of Ft. Lauderdale and sends you organic menstrual products (pads and/or tampons) in the mail each month.
* You can buy many menstrual cup brands, such as DivaCup and Lunette, at stores like Walgreens and CVS.<ref>[http://menstrualcupmap.com/ Menstrual Cup Map]</ref>


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===What to Get & Where to Get It===
===What to Get & Where to Get It===
* For lower-cost services, one option is to visit Planned Parenthood. You should try to book an appointment online or via phone before visiting, if possible. Services provided may include: checkups when you have a reproductive/sexual health problem, breast exams, cervical cancer screening, colposcopy, cryotherapy, LEEP (treatment of abnormal pap), mammogram referrals, menopause and midlife education, Pap test, urinary tract infection (UTI) testing and treatment, vaginal infection testing and treatment. Other services we may provide include help with irregular periods or no periods, painful periods, painful sex, bleeding between periods, menstrual problems (premenstrual syndrome) or even a lost tampon."There are three main locations:
** [https://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-center/florida/miami/33145/jean-shehan-health-center-3369-90320/womens-health Planned Parenthood - Jean Shehan Health Center]ː Address: 1378 Coral Way, 4th Fl, Miami, FL,  33145. Phone: 305-285-5535
** [https://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-center/florida/miami/33186/kendall-health-center-2258-90320/womens-health Planned Parenthood - Kendall Health Center]: Address: 8900 SW 117th Avenue Unit 207-B, Miami, FL, 33186. Phone: 786-263-0001.
** [https://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-center/florida/miami/33169/golden-glades-miami-health-center-4183-90320?utm_campaign=golden-glades-miami-health-center&utm_medium=organic&utm_source=local-listing Planned Parenthood - Golden Glade Center]: Address: 585 NW 161st St, Miami, FL 33169. Phone: 305-831-4111.
* [https://www.miamiobgyns.com/gynecology/ Miami Center of Excellence for Obstetrics & Gynecology]ː This provider seems to be recommended by Miami locals, and they also seem to take uninsured people.
* [http://evewomensmedical.com/OBGYN-checkup-gynecological-services.html Eve Women's Health Center]ː "At Eve Women’s Medical Centers, we are here to help you and to provide you with comprehensive, low cost, quality health care, in a safe, serene and supportive atmosphere." 24Hr Hotlines 305-591-2288  305-670-9797.


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


In the United States, abortion has been fully legal since the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision (1973). In the state of Florida, people can obtain abortions upon request in the first 24 weeks after the last menstrual cycle. After 24 weeks, people can only obtain an abortion if their life or health is endangered by the pregnancy. If someone is a minor (under 18 years old), their parents must be notified before they obtain an abortion. Furthermore, before someone obtains an abortion, they must receive an ultrasound and the health care provider must ask if they want to see the image.<ref>[https://www.guttmacher.org/fact-sheet/state-facts-about-abortion-florida State Facts About Abortion: Florida]</ref>
Abortion in Florida is legal, but there are restrictions. In June 2022, the United States Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade.<ref name=":02" /> This means that states can determine their own abortion laws. For the state of Florida, abortion is permitted until 15 weeks of pregnancy, beginning July 2022. Before July 1, 2022, abortion is illegal for up to 24 weeks of pregnancy.<ref name=":1" />
 
In February 2022, the Florida House approved a ban on most abortions after fifteen weeks of pregnancy.<ref name=":0">https://www.npr.org/2022/02/17/1081450530/florida-house-abortion-ban</ref> This was a departure from the previous state policy, in which people could obtain abortions upon request in the first 24 weeks after the last menstrual cycle. After 24 weeks, people could only obtain an abortion if their life or health is endangered by the pregnancy.  
 
If someone is a minor (under 18 years old), their parents must be notified before they obtain an abortion. Furthermore, before someone obtains an abortion, they must receive an ultrasound and the health care provider must ask if they want to see the image.<ref>[https://www.guttmacher.org/fact-sheet/state-facts-about-abortion-florida State Facts About Abortion: Florida]</ref>


In 2014, there were 86 facilities that provided abortions in Florida, and 70% of Florida counties had no clinics that provided abortions.<ref>[https://www.guttmacher.org/fact-sheet/state-facts-about-abortion-florida State Facts About Abortion: Florida]</ref>
In 2014, there were 86 facilities that provided abortions in Florida, and 70% of Florida counties had no clinics that provided abortions.<ref>[https://www.guttmacher.org/fact-sheet/state-facts-about-abortion-florida State Facts About Abortion: Florida]</ref>


===What to Get & Where to Get It===
===What to Get & Where to Get It===
* [https://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-center/florida/miami/33145/jean-shehan-health-center-3369-90320/abortion Jean Shehan Health Center- Miami, FL]ː Services includeː "abortion pill (medication abortion), pre- and post-abortion patient education, post-abortion follow-up exams, referrals for other abortion services, as needed." Addressː 3119A Coral Way, Miami, FL 33145. Phone: 305.285.5535. Fax: 305.285.6956
* [http://www.eveabortioncarespecialists.com/ Eve Medical Centers]ː They provide abortions for first and second trimester.
* [http://www.aastrawomenscenter.com/ Aastra Women's Center]ː Services includeː surgical abortion, abortion pill. Addressː 10 Southwest 44th Avenue, Plantation, Florida 33317 | Phoneː 954-792-9198


Important Note: Be careful -- there are some places that advertise themselves as abortion clinics, but they're actually anti-abortion clinics, typically run by pro-life Christian conservatives. They're known as crisis pregnancy centers (PRC). The main issues with these centers are that 1) They often falsely advertise themselves as abortion clinics and 2) They don't allow people to make choices for themselves (they only accept one choice). For these reasons, if you're looking for an abortion provider, we urge you to carefully select a trusted service. For  more information on PRC, click [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crisis_pregnancy_center here].
Important Note: Be careful -- there are some places that advertise themselves as abortion clinics, but they're actually anti-abortion clinics, typically run by pro-life Christian conservatives. They're known as crisis pregnancy centers (PRC). The main issues with these centers are that 1) They often falsely advertise themselves as abortion clinics and 2) They don't allow people to make choices for themselves (they only accept one choice). For these reasons, if you're looking for an abortion provider, we urge you to carefully select a trusted service. For  more information on PRC, click [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crisis_pregnancy_center here].
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