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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; HIV-positive foreigners not deported
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| '''Menstrual Products'''
| pads, tampons, cups
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| '''Abortion Law'''
| legally available on request (first 12 weeks)
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| '''LGBTQ Laws'''
| homosexuality legal; gender change legal
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| '''Related Pages'''
| [[Cambodia]]
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'''OVERVIEW'''  
'''OVERVIEW'''  
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[[File:Okpills cambodia.jpg|300px | thumb|right|'''OK birth control pills, a popular option in Cambodia''']]
[[File:Okpills cambodia.jpg|300px | thumb|right|'''OK birth control pills, a popular option in Cambodia''']]


* If you want birth control pills, you can purchase them at pharmacies without a prescription. Some of the brands you can expect to see are FMP, Anna, Minidril and Microgynon ED. One of the most common brands is called OK. It's been reported that some wealthier locals don't feel that they can trust OK pills because they're cheap. But, according to the Phnom Penh Post, "The pills and condoms are heavily subsidised and quality-controlled by Population Services International, a global health NGO, who target the OK brand at poor women. According to Watson the OK pill is the same as a very popular pill called Microgynan, currently prescribed to 70 percent of women in the UK."<ref>[http://www.phnompenhpost.com/post-plus/your-guide-womens-health-cambodia Your guide to women's health in Cambodia]</ref>
* If you want birth control pills, you can purchase them at pharmacies without a prescription, or you can obtain them at NGOs like Marie Stopes International. Some of the brands you can expect to see are FMP, Anna, Minidril, and Microgynon ED. One of the most common brands is called OK. It's been reported that some wealthier locals don't feel that they can trust OK pills because they're cheap. But, according to the Phnom Penh Post, "The pills and condoms are heavily subsidised and quality-controlled by Population Services International, a global health NGO, who target the OK brand at poor women. According to Watson the OK pill is the same as a very popular pill called Microgynan, currently prescribed to 70 percent of women in the UK."<ref>[http://www.phnompenhpost.com/post-plus/your-guide-womens-health-cambodia Your guide to women's health in Cambodia]</ref>
* You can also get condoms, birth control pills (OK, Diane and Yasmin) at [http://www.mariestopes.org.kh/ Marie Stopes].
* You can also get condoms, birth control pills (OK, Diane and Yasmin) at [http://www.mariestopes.org.kh/ Marie Stopes].
* For birth control vaginal rings, you can find them at [http://www.wbcanna.com/wbcs-EN-48-1 Anna Women's-Baby Center]. However, pharmacies don't seem to carry birth control rings, like Nuvaring.
* For birth control vaginal rings, you can find them at [http://www.wbcanna.com/wbcs-EN-48-1 Anna Women's-Baby Center]. However, pharmacies don't seem to carry birth control rings, like Nuvaring.
* For IUD insertion, you can get it done at [http://www.wbcanna.com/wbcs-EN-48-1 Anna Women's-Baby Center] or at [http://www.mariestopes.org.kh/ Marie Stopes]. If you're a Cambodian national, the price at Marie Stopes is 30,000 riels (it will be a different price if you're non-Cambodian). Marie Stopes also does IUD removal (20,000 riels for Cambodian nationals).
* For IUD insertion, you can get it done at [http://www.wbcanna.com/wbcs-EN-48-1 Anna Women's-Baby Center] or at [http://www.mariestopes.org.kh/ Marie Stopes].  
* For the birth control implant, you can get it done at [http://www.mariestopes.org.kh/ Marie Stopes], which provides the ImplanonNXT implant (120,000 riels if you're a Cambodian national). They also do removal (20,000 riels if you're a Cambodian national). You can get it also get from [http://www.wbcanna.com/en/ Anna-Women's Baby Center] for somewhere between $25-50.
* For the birth control implant, you can get it done at [http://www.mariestopes.org.kh/ Marie Stopes], which provides the ImplanonNXT implant, and they also do removal. You can get it also get from [http://www.wbcanna.com/en/ Anna-Women's Baby Center].
* For the birth control shot, you can get it done at [http://www.wbcanna.com/wbcs-EN-48-1 Anna Women's-Baby Center] or [http://www.mariestopes.org.kh/ Marie Stopes]. Cambodian nationals can get the shot at Marie Stopes for 6,000 riels. It will be a different price for non-Cambodians.
* For the birth control shot, you can get it done at [http://www.wbcanna.com/wbcs-EN-48-1 Anna Women's-Baby Center] or [http://www.mariestopes.org.kh/ Marie Stopes].  
* For the birth control patch, you can find it at [http://www.wbcanna.com/wbcs-EN-48-1 Anna Women's-Baby Center].
* For the birth control patch, you can find it at [http://www.wbcanna.com/wbcs-EN-48-1 Anna Women's-Baby Center].
* [http://www.mariestopes.org.kh/ Marie Stopes] offers voluntary surgical contraception permanent methods of tubal ligation and vasectomy services.  
* [http://www.mariestopes.org.kh/ Marie Stopes] offers voluntary surgical contraception permanent methods of tubal ligation and vasectomy services.  
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===Costs===
===Costs===


At Western Pharmacy, you can buy Yasmin ($12.56), Meliane ($5.10) and Desolon ($6.50). At UCare Pharma, you can buy Minidril pills ($4.50).
* You can get '''family planning counseling''' at Marie Stopes International Cambodia locations for 5000 KHR, as of May 2019.<ref name="msicambodia_clinicservices">[http://www.mariestopes.org.kh/pdf/msic_prizlist.pdf MARIE STOPES CLINIC SERVICES]</ref>
* You can find '''male condoms''' sold at Marie Stopes International Cambodia locations for 1000 KHR, as of May 2019.<ref name="msicambodia_clinicservices" />
* You can find '''oral contraceptives (birth control pills)''' sold at pharmacies (where they will be more expensive) and Marie Stopes International Cambodia locations (where they will be cheaper). For example, at MSI Cambodia, you can find oral contraceptives for 1600 KHR, as of May 2019.<ref name="msicambodia_clinicservices" /> At Western Pharmacy, you can buy oral contraceptive pills, such as Yasmin ($12.56), Meliane ($5.10) and Desolon ($6.50). At UCare Pharma, you can buy Minidril pills ($4.50), as of 2016/2017.
* You can '''IUD insertion''' for 30,000 KHR at MSI Cambodia, and you can get '''IUD removal''' for 20,000 KHR at MSI Cambodia. The follow-up services after IUD insertion are free at MSI Cambodia, not including any drugs that are prescribed.<ref name="msicambodia_clinicservices" />
* You can '''contraceptive implant insertion''' for 120,000 KHR at MSI Cambodia or at Anna Women-Baby Centre for $25 to $50. You can get '''contraceptive implant removal''' for 20,000 KHR at MSI Cambodia. The implants provided by MSI Cambodia last for 3, 4, and 5 years.<ref name="msicambodia_clinicservices" />
* You can '''contraceptive injection''' for 6,000 KHR at MSI Cambodia. The injections provided by MSI Cambodia last for 3 months.<ref name="msicambodia_clinicservices" />
* You can find sterilization services, including tubal litigation (140,000 KHR) and vasectomy (140,000 KHR) at MSI International.<ref name="msicambodia_clinicservices" />


==Emergency Contraception (Morning After Pill)==
==Emergency Contraception (Morning After Pill)==
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Here are some places where you can access emergency contraception (the morning after pill) that aren't pharmacies. These places also usually provide emergency contraception for free or at a reduced price:
Here are some places where you can access emergency contraception (the morning after pill) that aren't pharmacies. These places also usually provide emergency contraception for free or at a reduced price:


* [http://www.mariestopes.org.kh/ Marie Stopes Cambodia]: This NGO sells emergency contraception (the morning after pill) for 20,000 riel (for Cambodian nationals). It will be a different price for non-Cambodians.
* [http://www.mariestopes.org.kh/ Marie Stopes Cambodia]: This NGO sells emergency contraception (the morning after pill).
* [http://www.psk.org.kh/ Population Services Khmer (PSK)]: This NGO may give you Next 72, an emergency contraceptive pill that they launched in 2013, or an IUD. You can get ahold of PSK by phone (855-23) 210 814 / 9 87 404 / 987 406 or email: generalinfo@psk.org.kh. Here's [http://www.psi.org/program/emergency-contraception-pills/ more information on Next 72]. Address: No. 29, 334 Street, P.O.Box 153, Boeung Keng Kang 1, Chamkarmon, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/Population-Services-International-Cambodia-1573558766204513/ link here].
* [http://www.psk.org.kh/ Population Services Khmer (PSK)]: This NGO may give you Next 72, an emergency contraceptive pill that they launched in 2013, or an IUD. You can get ahold of PSK by phone (855-23) 210 814 / 9 87 404 / 987 406 or email: generalinfo@psk.org.kh. Here's [http://www.psi.org/program/emergency-contraception-pills/ more information on Next 72]. Address: No. 29, 334 Street, P.O.Box 153, Boeung Keng Kang 1, Chamkarmon, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/Population-Services-International-Cambodia-1573558766204513/ link here].
* [http://www.wbcanna.com/ Anna Women-Baby's Center]: This is a private clinic - not an NGO - so they probably don't provide EC at a reduced price. However, they can probably give sensitized and higher quality care than some public clinics. "Women-Baby’s Center offers the “Morning After Pill” for those who need emergency contraception. We recommend going through our family planning counseling for fertility awareness and for learning how to practice safe sex." Schedule your family planning appointment today by dialing 098 800 921. Email: info@wbcanna.com
* [http://www.wbcanna.com/ Anna Women-Baby's Center]: This is a private clinic - not an NGO - so they probably don't provide EC at a reduced price. However, they can probably give sensitized and higher quality care than some public clinics. "Women-Baby’s Center offers the “Morning After Pill” for those who need emergency contraception. We recommend going through our family planning counseling for fertility awareness and for learning how to practice safe sex." Schedule your family planning appointment today by dialing 098 800 921. Email: info@wbcanna.com
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===Costs===
===Costs===


You can buy Anlitin at Western Pharmacy for $2.30 (as of 2016).
* You can buy emergency contraceptive pills (morning after pills) at pharmacies and NGOs. For example, Anlitin is sold at Western Pharmacy for $2.30 (as of 2016). Meanwhile, pills are sold at Marie Stopes International Cambodia for 20,000 KHR, as of May 2019.<ref name="msicambodia_clinicservices" />


==Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs/STDs)==
==Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs/STDs)==
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===Support===
===Support===


* [http://www.mariestopes.org.kh/ Marie Stopes Cambodia]: "Counselling and support is offered however it would be difficult to offer this service to non-Cambodian nationals primarily due to language barriers. Whilst there are staff with a good command of English this is not always appropriate for counselling. Although it is case by case and via booking through email we would endeavor to find an appropriate solution. Family planning and abortion counselling is free and part of any service."
* [http://www.mariestopes.org.kh/ Marie Stopes Cambodia]: They provide STI testing, treatment, and counseling. They can also provide services related to genital warts for  200,000 KHR, as of May 2019.<ref name="msicambodia_clinicservices" /> "Counselling and support is offered however it would be difficult to offer this service to non-Cambodian nationals primarily due to language barriers. Whilst there are staff with a good command of English this is not always appropriate for counselling. Although it is case by case and via booking through email we would endeavor to find an appropriate solution. Family planning and abortion counselling is free and part of any service."
* Hospital Calmette: This hospital has an HIV treatment center. Address: No. 3 Monivong Blvd., Phnom Penh. Phone: +855 23 426 948. Fax: +855 23 810 785.
* Hospital Calmette: This hospital has an HIV treatment center. Address: No. 3 Monivong Blvd., Phnom Penh. Phone: +855 23 426 948. Fax: +855 23 810 785.
* Norodom Sihanouk Hospital: This hospital has an HIV treatment center. Address: No. 363, St. 241. Phone: +855 23 723 273. Fax: +855 23 982 571.
* Norodom Sihanouk Hospital: This hospital has an HIV treatment center. Address: No. 363, St. 241. Phone: +855 23 723 273. Fax: +855 23 982 571.
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==Menstruation==
==Menstruation==


'''Note:''' In addition to pads and tampons, you can also use menstrual cups and menstrual underwear for your period. To learn more about menstrual cups, click [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Menstrual_cup here]. To learn more about menstrual underwear, click [http://menstrualcupreviews.net/best-period-panties-reviews/ here].
'''Note:''' In addition to pads and tampons, you can also use menstrual cups and menstrual underwear for your period. To learn more about menstrual cups, click [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Menstrual_cup here]. To learn more about menstrual underwear, click [http://menstrualcupreviews.net/best-period-panties-reviews/ here]. However, these products are not commonly available in Cambodia, so they may need to be purchased online.


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


* [http://www.mariestopes.org.kh/ Marie Stopes Cambodia]: Performs gynecological exams. For Cambodian nationals, the prices is 10,000 riels. For non-Cambodian nationals, they should book an appointment in advance and expect a different price (but it won't be drastically different than the price for Cambodians).  
* [http://www.mariestopes.org.kh/ Marie Stopes Cambodia]: Performs gynecological exams. Gynecological Exam is 8,000 KHR, Cervical Cancer (VIA) screening is 20,000 KHR, Cryotherapy is 100,000 KHR, and an Ovulation test is 20,000 KHR, as of May 2019.<ref name="msicambodia_clinicservices" />
* [http://www.wbcanna.com/en/ Anna-Women's Baby Center]: "Anna has a great reputation." "Dr Anna was around $200, and that was for the check plus tests and over a couple of visits." Address: Business Center KTT (KT Tower), Room 403, 4th floor, #23, Str. 112, Sangkat Phsar Depo 3, Khan, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
* [http://www.wbcanna.com/en/ Anna-Women's Baby Center]: "Anna has a great reputation." "Dr Anna was around $200, and that was for the check plus tests and over a couple of visits." Address: Business Center KTT (KT Tower), Room 403, 4th floor, #23, Str. 112, Sangkat Phsar Depo 3, Khan, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
* [http://www.khemaclinic.com/ Khema Clinic]: "I get the gyno check as part of an annual check up at Khema which is $200 but for heart, ultrasound, etc etc as well the pap smeal/gyno check." Address: #18, Str. 528, Phnom Penh 43520, Cambodia. Phone: +855 23 880 949.
* [http://www.khemaclinic.com/ Khema Clinic]: "I get the gyno check as part of an annual check up at Khema which is $200 but for heart, ultrasound, etc etc as well the pap smeal/gyno check." Address: #18, Str. 528, Phnom Penh 43520, Cambodia. Phone: +855 23 880 949.
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===What to Get & Where to Get It===
===What to Get & Where to Get It===


* [http://www.mariestopes.org.kh/ Marie Stopes Cambodia]: "We perform safe abortions within the parameters of Cambodian law... We offer two procedures – Medical abortion (up to 9 weeks) usually with Mariprist or Medabon. This is 100,000 riels ($25) and Surgical Abortion (9-12 weeks) 130,000 riels ($32.50)." These prices are for Cambodian nationals. For non-Cambodian nationals, they should book an appointment in advance and expect a different price (but it won't be drastically different than the price for Cambodians).  
* [http://www.mariestopes.org.kh/ Marie Stopes Cambodia]: The following procedures are offered, as of May 2019: Manual Vacuum Aspiration for less than 12 weeks of pregnancy (130,000 KHR for Cambodian nationals, and 400,000 KHR for foreigners), Medical Abortion for less than 9 weeks (130,000 KHR for Cambodian nationals, and 400,000 KHR for foreigners), Follow Up after safe abortion (free, but drug costs are separate), and Safe abortion counseling (5,000 KHR).


===Costs===
===Costs===
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* [http://banteaysrei.info/ Banteay Srei]: "Banteay Srei is a Cambodian women’s non-governmental organisation that empowers women and their families to improve their political, economic and psycho-social situation through mobilising communities for sustainable development, advocacy work for gender justice and engaging men on gender equality." Telephone: +855 (0) 232 169 22. Email: banteaysrei@online.com.kh
* [http://banteaysrei.info/ Banteay Srei]: "Banteay Srei is a Cambodian women’s non-governmental organisation that empowers women and their families to improve their political, economic and psycho-social situation through mobilising communities for sustainable development, advocacy work for gender justice and engaging men on gender equality." Telephone: +855 (0) 232 169 22. Email: banteaysrei@online.com.kh
* [http://asiapacific.unwomen.org/en/countries/cambodia UN Women - Cambodia]: "UN Women is the global champion for gender equality, working to develop and uphold standards and create an environment in which every woman and girl can exercise her human rights and live up to her full potential. We are trusted partners for advocates and decision-makers from all walks of life, and a leader in the effort to achieve gender equality."
* [http://asiapacific.unwomen.org/en/countries/cambodia UN Women - Cambodia]: "UN Women is the global champion for gender equality, working to develop and uphold standards and create an environment in which every woman and girl can exercise her human rights and live up to her full potential. We are trusted partners for advocates and decision-makers from all walks of life, and a leader in the effort to achieve gender equality."
* [http://connectinghands.com.au/connecting-hands-cafes-of-hope/ Connecting Hands Training Cafe]: "Connecting Hands is opening a training restaurant/cafe for young women who have been victims of trafficking and sexual slavery in Cambodia. Connecting Hands works with rehabilitated young women and provides them with vocational training within the hospitality industry as a cook/chefs. In addition to the providing training, Connecting Hands will take financial responsibility of all our trainees and provide them with a protected and safe environment, access to meals, medical care and a training allowance." Address: #13(show room) Samdach Preah Sokun Meanbon St. (178), Phnom Penh. Phone: 078 588 810.
* [https://connectinghands.com.au/connecting-hands-training-cafe-cambodia/ Connecting Hands Training Cafe]: "Connecting Hands is opening a training restaurant/cafe for young women who have been victims of trafficking and sexual slavery in Cambodia. Connecting Hands works with rehabilitated young women and provides them with vocational training within the hospitality industry as a cook/chefs. In addition to the providing training, Connecting Hands will take financial responsibility of all our trainees and provide them with a protected and safe environment, access to meals, medical care and a training allowance." Address: #13(show room) Samdach Preah Sokun Meanbon St. (178), Phnom Penh. Phone: 078 588 810.


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