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'''OVERVIEW''' | '''OVERVIEW''' | ||
As the largest city in Pennsylvania, you'll find many health care options in Philadelphia. You can find all forms of birth control, however you will need a prescription for most of them. If you're under 18 years and want to confidentially receive counseling or help with birth control, you should visit a Title X clinic (we provide information below). You can also purchase emergency contraception (the morning after pill) without a prescription. In particular, Plan B is available to everyone, regardless of age, without a prescription. There are services to receive free and confidential HIV tests, which we have listed below, and you can also find providers of PrEP and PEP in Philadelphia. Many health clinics offer the HPV vaccine, so you should find the one that is best for you. Abortion is legal but, if you're a minor, you may need to get parental consent. | |||
==Contraception (Birth Control)== | ==Contraception (Birth Control)== | ||
[[File:Lutera usa.jpg|200px | thumb|left|frame|'''Birth control sold in the USA''']] | |||
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'''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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===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
* 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. | |||
* You can get the HPV vaccine at many clinics in Philadelphia, including Congreso de Latinos Unidos, Esperanza Health Center Fifth Street Office, Temple University Hospital Temple Center for Womens Health Temple OB/GYN Out-Patient Services, Quality Community Health Care Incorporated Cooke Family (Health Center), Philadelphia Department of Public Health Philadelphia (Health Care Center 5 and Health Center 9) and Quality Community Health Care Incorporated Vaux Family. You can also get it certain pharmacies, like at Walgreen's (call your local pharmacy to see if they offer it). | |||
* You can get PrEP at many clinics and health centers in Philadelphia, including: Mazzoni Center, Philadelphia FIGHT Community Health Centers, Temple University Health System, Congreso de Latinos Unidos and Philadelphia Department of Public Health. For a full list of PrEP providers in Philadelphia, click [http://www.greaterthan.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/PrEP-Providers-Philadelphia-DPH.pdf here]. | |||
* You can get PEP in Philadelphia from a primary care provider. If you don't have insurance, you can get it at Health Center 1, which serves everyone regardless of insurance, residency or ability to pay. Call 215-985-2437 for details. You can also visit [http://doyouphilly.org/stop-hiv this website] for information on PEP in Philadelphia. | |||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||
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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, including in Pennsylvania. While you can legally obtain an abortion in Pennsylvania, there are restrictions. For a woman to receive an abortion, she must first receive state-directed counseling. During this counseling, she will be discouraged from obtaining an abortion and she will receive materials/information that attempt to discourage her. Following the counseling, she will need to wait for 24 hours before being able to undergo the procedure.<ref>[http://statelaws.findlaw.com/pennsylvania-law/pennsylvania-abortion-laws.html Pennsylvania Abortion Laws]</ref> | |||
If you're 18 years old and want an abortion in Pennsylvania, 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/pennsylvania Sex in the States: Pennsylvania]</ref> | |||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
* [https://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-center/pennsylvania/philadelphia/19154/far-northeast-surgical-center-3441-91460/abortion Far Northeast Surgical Center- Philadelphia , PA]: The services they offer include abortion pill (medication abortion), in-clinic abortion, sedation options (medication to make the abortion more comfortable), pre- and post-abortion patient education, post-abortion follow-up exams and referrals for other abortion services, as needed. Address: 2751 Comly Road, Philadelphia, PA 19154. p: 215.464.2225 | f: 215.464.2246. | |||
* [http://philadelphiawomenscenter.com/ Philadelphia Women's Center]: They provide medical abortion (the abortion pill) and surgical abortions (for first trimester and second trimester). "All women who come to the clinic seeking abortion services are cared for with compassion and respect. Our services include a series of pre-operative assessments with medical and counseling staff." Address: 777 Appletree Street, 7th Floor, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106, (800) 869-2330, (215) 574-3590. | |||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||
Nationwide, the abortion pill can cost $800, but often less. For an in-clinic procedure, abortions can cost $1500, but often less. You can often find cheaper options at Planned Parenthood or some clinics. For low-income women (regardless of citizenship status), there are a variety of programs that may help pay for these costs. | |||
In Pennsylvania, state funds (under the Affordable Care Act) only cover women's abortions when the life is endangered by the pregnancy or in cases of rape or incest. Public employees can only have abortion covered under their insurance policies if the pregnancy endangers their life or if the result or rape or incest.<ref>[http://statelaws.findlaw.com/pennsylvania-law/pennsylvania-abortion-laws.html Pennsylvania Abortion Laws]</ref> | |||
If you need help paying for an abortion, call the National Abortion Federation Hotline at 1-800-772-9100, Monday–Friday, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Saturday–Sunday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time). The hotline can tell you where and how to get financial help for an abortion in the U.S. | |||
==Advocacy & Counseling== | ==Advocacy & Counseling== | ||
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===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
* For emergencies, call 911 to get police and an ambulance. | |||
* If you're dealing with domestic abuse, you can call the [http://http://www.womenagainstabuse.org/index.php/get-help/PDVH/ Philadelphia Domestic Violence Hotline] at 1-866-723-3014 or the [http://www.thehotline.org/ National Domestic Violence Hotline] at 1-800-787-3224. "Our highly-trained advocates are available 24/7 to talk confidentially with anyone experiencing domestic violence, seeking resources or information, or questioning unhealthy aspects of their relationship. " | |||
* [https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ National Suicide Prevention Lifeline]: Call 1-800-273-8255. "We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals." | |||
* If you have been abused and are in need of support, the [http://rainn.org Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN)] may be able to provide help and counseling. Visit their website call their 24-hour crisis hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE. | |||
* [http://www.thetrevorproject.org/ The Trevor Project (Lifeline)]: Call: 866-488-7386. This is a 24/7 hotline for LGBT youth. "Our trained counselors are here to support you 24/7. If you are a young person in crisis, feeling suicidal, or in need of a safe and judgment-free place to talk, call the Trevor Lifeline now at 866-488-7386." | |||
* [http://www.glbthotline.org/national-hotline.html Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender National Hotline]: Toll-free: 1-888-843-4564. HOURS: Monday thru Friday from 1pm to 9pm, pacific time (Monday thru Friday from 4pm to midnight, eastern time). Saturday from 9am to 2pm, pacific time. (Saturday from noon to 5pm, eastern time). "All of our services are free and confidential.We speak with callers of all ages about coming-out issues, relationship concerns, bullying, workplace issues, HIV/AIDS anxiety and safer-sex information, and lots more!" | |||
* [https://www.womenslawproject.org/ Women's Law Project]: "Established in 1974, the Women’s Law Project is a state-based public interest legal center devoted to protecting and expanding the rights of women, girls and LGBTQ people in Pennsylvania and beyond." Address: 125 S. 9th Street, Suite 300, Philadelphia, PA 19107; Email: info@womenslawproject.org; v: 215-928-9801Call: 215-928-9801; f: 215-928-9848Call: 215-928-9848 | |||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||