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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, but set to become illegal soon
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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'''  
In Tennessee, you need a prescription for contraception (birth control). If you're a minor, you don't need parental consent or notification to get a prescription. You don't need a prescription for emergency contraception (the morning after pill) -- and, if you're a minor, you can get one emergency contraceptive brand (Plan B One Step) without a prescription. Everyone, no matter their age, needs to get a prescription for ella, which is currently considered the most effective emergency contraceptive on the market. You can easily get low-cost STI tests in the city, and some clinics offer free HIV testing. In supermarkets and convenience stores, you can find pads, tampons and menstrual cups, such as DivaCup.
In Tennessee, abortion is currently legal (as of June 2022), but it is expected that abortion will become illegal around July 2022. This is because, 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. In the state of Tennessee, a near-total abortion ban is supposed to take effect 30 days after the overturning of Roe v. Wade.<ref name=":0">https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/2022/06/24/tn-abortion-law-tennessee-attorney-general-files-emergency-motion-roe-vs-wade/7723483001/</ref>
In Tennessee, you want to obtain an abortion, you must first undergo a one-on-one counseling session followed by a 48-hour wait period. If you're under 18 years old, you must usually get consent from one of parents before you receive an abortion (though you can sometimes get a judicial bypass). As of December 2018, there are no abortion providers in Nashville, so people are referred to clinics in Memphis and Knoxville for abortion services.


==Contraception (Birth Control)==
==Contraception (Birth Control)==
[[File:Lutera usa.jpg|200px | thumb|left|frame|'''Birth control sold in the USA''']]
[[File:Condoms usa.jpg|200px | thumb|left|frame|'''Condoms''']]


'''General Note:''' There are many types of contraceptives, also known as "birth control," including IUDs, oral contraceptives, patches, shots, and condoms, etc. If you would like to view a full list, click [https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/birth-control here].
'''General Note:''' There are many types of contraceptives, also known as "birth control," including IUDs, oral contraceptives, patches, shots, and condoms, etc. If you would like to view a full list, click [https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/birth-control here].
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===Laws & Social Stigmas===
===Laws & Social Stigmas===


In the United States, you need a prescription to obtain most birth control methods, except for some methods (like condoms and spermicide). In some states, you also need parental permission to obtain birth control if you're under 18 years old. However, if you're a minor, you can go to a Title X Clinic. These clinics are completely confidential, which means that your appointment and billing will be confidential.
In Tennessee, you need a prescription to obtain most birth control methods, except for some methods (like condoms and spermicide). If you're a minor (under 18 years old), you can get a prescription without parental consent.<ref>[https://sexetc.org/states/tennessee Sex in the States: Tennessee]</ref> If you want to be especially confidential, you can go to a Title X Clinic. These clinics are completely confidential, which means that your appointment and billing will be confidential.


At Title X Clinics, teens and adults can receive sexual and reproductive health care. They charge on a sliding-scale basis. They may be able to give you a prescription to birth control pills, as well as condoms and sexual health counseling. If you pay for their services with family health insurance and you're a teenager, your parents may see that you visited the clinic in their bills.
At Title X Clinics, teens and adults can receive sexual and reproductive health care. They charge on a sliding-scale basis. They may be able to give you a prescription to birth control pills, as well as condoms and sexual health counseling. If you pay for their services with family health insurance and you're a teenager, your parents may see that you visited the clinic in their bills.
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You can get condoms in grocery stores, drug stores, convenience stores and online. There are no age restrictions for purchasing condoms. Typically, a 12-pack of condoms costs around $12. Female condoms cost around $2 to $4 per condom. You can also get free condoms at health centers (like Planned Parenthood), HIV testing centers and local health departments. Call 1-800-230-PLAN (7526) to learn where you can get free condoms in your area.
You can get condoms in grocery stores, drug stores, convenience stores and online. There are no age restrictions for purchasing condoms. Typically, a 12-pack of condoms costs around $12. Female condoms cost around $2 to $4 per condom. You can also get free condoms at health centers (like Planned Parenthood), HIV testing centers and local health departments. Call 1-800-230-PLAN (7526) to learn where you can get free condoms in your area.
Here are some clinics that you can visit to get birth control (these are just some):
* [https://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-center/tennessee/nashville/37203/nashville-health-center-2716-91560/birth-control Planned Parenthood - Nashville Health Center]: The provide low-cost and LGBT-friendly services, including the birth control implant, birth control patch, birth control pill, birth control shot, birth control vaginal ring (NuvaRing), diaphragm, condom, counseling on the fertility awareness method, IUD (copper), spermicide. Some of the birth control pills offered are Micronor, Microgestin 1/20, Modicon, Ortho-Novum 1/35, Ortho Novum 777, Ortho-Cyclen, Ortho-Tricyclen, Ortho-Tricyclen-Lo. Pills by Mail is available at this health center – a service that delivers birth control pills to your home each month. Birth control services are available during all business hours on a walk-in basis and during all business hours by appointment.
* [http://www.neighborhoodhealthtn.org/ Neighborhood Health]: Birth Control is available including Birth Control pills, Implants and IUDs. They can also provide free counseling related to health insurance and how you may be able to pay for the services. They have multiple locations in Nashville, including the Downtown Clinic (526 8th Ave S) and Youth Clinic (1900 Charlotte Ave) - click [http://www.neighborhoodhealthtn.org/locations here] to see all locations.
* [http://www.nashville.gov/Health-Department/Clinical-Health-Services/Family-Planning.aspx Davidson County Health Department]: They provide birth control, including condoms, birth control pills, patch, ring, injections, IUDs, and implants. Click [http://www.nashville.gov/Health-Department/Clinic-Locations.aspx here] to view all clinic locations. Address: 425 5th Ave N, Cordell Hull Bldg, Nashville, TN, 37243. (615) 340-5616


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


Generally, anyone (no matter their age) can buy Plan B One-Step without a prescription. For other brands, like Next, Next Choice One Dose, My Way and Levonorgestrel, you can buy them without a prescription if they are 17 or older. If you want the ella pill, you'll need a prescription (regardless of age).
In Tennessee, anyone (no matter their age) can buy Plan B One-Step without a prescription. For other brands, like Next, Next Choice One Dose, My Way and Levonorgestrel, you can buy them without a prescription if you are 17 or older. If you want the ella pill, you'll need a prescription (regardless of age).


===What to Get & Where to Get It===
===What to Get & Where to Get It===
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===Laws & Social Stigmas===
===Laws & Social Stigmas===


The United States has no travel restrictions related to HIV status.  
The United States has no travel restrictions related to HIV status. In 2013, there were 4004 people living with HIV in Nashville. For details on HIV rates and transmission in Nashville, click [https://aidsvu.org/state/tennessee/nashville/ here].


===What to Get & Where to Get It===
We include information on PrEP and PEP availability in the "Medications & Vaccines" section.
 
===Testing Facilities===
 
* [https://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-center/tennessee/nashville/37203/nashville-health-center-2716-91560/std-testing-treatment Planned Parenthood - Nashville Health Center]: They provide low-cost STD tests, including: bacterial vaginosis (BV), chlamydia, genital warts, gonorrhea, herpes, HIV (free testing and diagnosis only), syphilis, trichomoniasis (trich). "Some STD testing and treatment services may be covered by your insurance. If you want to use your insurance, please be sure to bring in your insurance information at the time of your visit."
* Nashville Metro Public Health Department Lentz Public Health Center: Free HIV Testing, Conventional HIV Blood Testing, Conventional HIV Oral Testing, Rapid HIV Oral Testing, Chlamydia Testing, Syphilis Testing, Gonorrhea Testing, Herpes Testing. Address: 311 23rd Ave N,Nashville, TN 37203. Phone: 615-340-5647
* [http://www.nashvillecares.org/hiv-testing Nashville CARES]: "Nashville CARES offers confidential, rapid, oral testing at our offices. Testing is with a certified HIV counselor, and takes about 20 minutes. Walk-ins are welcome Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m." Need Help? Call 1.800.845.4266. Address: 633 Thomson Lane, Nashville, TN 37207. Phone: 615-259-4866.
* Street Works: Free HIV Testing, Rapid HIV Blood Testing, Conventional HIV Oral Testing. Address: 520 Sylvan Street, Nashville, TN 37206. Phone: 615-259-7676.


====Testing Facilities====
You can find more HIV & STI testing sites in Nashville [http://www.youthaidscoalition.org/std-testing-in-nashville-tn.html here].


====Support====
====Support====
* [http://www.nashvillecares.org/ Nashville Cares]: "Our mission is to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Middle Tennessee. We work to achieve this through education, advocacy and support for those at risk for or living with HIV."
* [https://medschool.vanderbilt.edu/tncfar/ Tennessee Center for AIDS Research]: "The vision of the Tennessee CFAR is to have transformative impact locally, nationally and globally."


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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.
* At Metro Public Health or Planned Parenthood, you can get treatment for many STIs, including chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis.
* You should be able to access PrEP in the United States.
* You should be able to access the HPV vaccine in Tennessee. Contact your doctor to ask about Gardasil or other HPV vaccines.
* You should be able to access PEP in the United States.
* You can get PrEP in Nashville from Planned Parenthood Nashville Health Center, Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy (218 20th Ave N, Suite 4), Meharry Community Wellness Center, Vanderbilt Infectious Disease Clinic, or from doctors like Tracy Osbourne and Joseph H. Maness. You can check out this [https://www.greaterthan.org/get-prep/ website] to find PrEP providers in your area.
* You should be able PEP in Tennessee. Call your local hospital or emergency room for details.


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===What to Get & Where to Get It===
===What to Get & Where to Get It===
You can get pads, tampons, menstrual cups and menstrual underwear. You'll be able to find pads and tampons in most grocery stores and convenience stores. For menstrual cups, you can find them at Walgreens, CVS and Target Store (2050 Gallatin Rd N). For menstrual underwear, you can check out the Thinx website or search for "menstrual underwear" or "period panties."


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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). However, it is continually challenged in many districts and states.
In Tennessee, abortion is currently legal (as of June 2022), but it is expected that abortion will become illegal around July 2022. This is because, 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. In the state of Tennessee, a near-total abortion ban is supposed to take effect 30 days after the overturning of Roe v. Wade.<ref name=":0" />
 
For a person to legally obtain an abortion, they must first seek state-directed counseling. During this time, the counselor usually reads from a script, which will aim to discourage people from obtaining abortions. They will then have to wait 48 hours before receiving the abortion. This means that the pregnant person must visit the clinic at least two times before obtaining the abortion.<ref>[https://www.guttmacher.org/fact-sheet/state-facts-about-abortion-tennessee State Facts About Abortion in Tennessee]</ref>
 
If you're 18 years old and want an abortion in Tennessee, it's required that one of your parents gives consent (i.e. "parental consent"). If you cannot manage to get parental consent, you can potentially get a "judicial bypass." This is when you ask a judge for permission instead or, if it's an emergency (for medical reasons), you can get special permission.<ref>[https://sexetc.org/states/tennessee Sex in the States: Tennessee]</ref> For more information on parental consent laws, click [https://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-topics/abortion/parental-consent-notification-laws-25268.htm here].


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


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].
* '''NOTICE''': There are currently no abortion clinics or services in Nashville, as of December 2018. [https://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-center/tennessee/nashville/37203/nashville-health-center-2716-91560/abortion Planned Parenthood - Nashville Health Center] has stopped offering abortion services, and they are now referring patients to clinics in Knoxville and Memphis.<ref>[https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/2018/12/10/planned-parenthood-nashville-abortion-clinic/2266196002/ Planned Parenthood, the only abortion provider left in Nashville, suspends abortion services]</ref> [http://www.nashvillewomenscenter.com/ The Women's Center] is also closed. However, you can receive support and help from [https://www.facebook.com/groups/2189054658000588/ Tennessee Abortion Access Network], which is a Facebook group and community effort. They say: "We are working with existing reproductive rights and justice organizations as well as abortion providers to identify how Nashville-area volunteers can best support their ongoing work and additional needs."
* 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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==List of Additional Resources==
==List of Additional Resources==
* [https://www.facebook.com/nashvillenow2 Nashville Chapter National Organization for Women - NOW]: "Nashville NOW is the Nashville, Tennessee chapter of the National Organization for Women, a multi-issue progressive organization working for equality."
* [https://nashvillefeministcollective.com/ Nashville Feminist Collective]: "We aim to use our collective skills to foster a thriving feminist community in Nashville and to dismantle sexist oppressions intersectionally through advocacy, education, and action."
* [http://www.outcentral.org/ OutCentral]: "Our Mission OutCentral's mission is to connect, educate, empower, and build a positive, energy-filled space for greater Nashville's diverse lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community. "


==References==
==References==
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