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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
In Latvia, emergency contraceptive pills (morning after pills) are available over-the-counter at pharmacies. No prescription is required.<ref>[https://www.cecinfo.org/country-by-country-information/status-availability-database/countries/latvia/ EC Status and Availability - Latvia]</ref> | |||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
* | * You can find emergency contraceptive pills (morning after pills) at pharmacies, and they are sold over-the-counter. Some brands you may find are Escapelle, Postinor Duo, and Postinor PI.<ref>[https://www.cecinfo.org/country-by-country-information/status-availability-database/countries/latvia/ EC Status and Availability - Latvia]</ref> | ||
*'''Note:''' The longest-lasting EC is currently [http://www.ellaone.com/ ellaOne]. It lasts up to 5 days (120 hours) after unprotected sex. Check to see if your country carries ellaOne. If your country doesn't carry ellaOne, copper IUDs may also prevent pregnancy up to 5 days after unprotected sex. If none of these options are available, and it's been over 3 days since you had unprotected sex, you can still take EC, which may work up to 5 days. Note that EC pills are not 100% effective and should be taken as soon as possible. | *'''Note:''' The longest-lasting EC is currently [http://www.ellaone.com/ ellaOne]. It lasts up to 5 days (120 hours) after unprotected sex. Check to see if your country carries ellaOne. If your country doesn't carry ellaOne, copper IUDs may also prevent pregnancy up to 5 days after unprotected sex. If none of these options are available, and it's been over 3 days since you had unprotected sex, you can still take EC, which may work up to 5 days. Note that EC pills are not 100% effective and should be taken as soon as possible. | ||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||
* You can expect to pay between €15 to € 25 per one pill of emergency contraception at pharmacies, as of 2017. Generally speaking, the cheaper pills tend to be LNG pills, such as Postinor PI, and the more expensive pills are UPA pills, such as ellaOne.<ref>[http://www.ec-ec.org/emergency-contraception-in-europe/country-by-country-information-2/latvia/ ECEC - Latvia]</ref> | |||
* The cost of emergency contraceptive pills are not covered or reimbursed by social security in Latvia.<ref>[http://www.ec-ec.org/emergency-contraception-in-europe/country-by-country-information-2/latvia/ ECEC - Latvia]</ref> | |||
==Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs/STDs)== | ==Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs/STDs)== | ||
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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
=== | In Latvia, there are no known travel or residency restrictions for people with HIV/AIDS. This means that you can enter the country, regardless of your HIV status, and you should not be deported if you test positive for HIV while you are in the country.<ref>[http://www.hivtravel.org/Default.aspx?PageId=143&CountryId=104 LATVIA - REGULATIONS ON ENTRY, STAY AND RESIDENCE FOR PLHIV]</ref> | ||
===Testing Facilities=== | |||
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== | * [https://www.unaids.org/en/regionscountries/countries/latvia UNAIDS Latvia] | ||
* [http://agihas.apvienibahiv.lv/index.php?lang=1282 AGIHAS (People Living With HIV/AIDS Support Group)]: Address: 3, Linezera Str., Riga LV-1006. Telephone: +371 29163913. Email: agihas@agihas.lv | |||
* [http://www.apvienibahiv.lv/?lang=886 Association HIV.LV]: Address: 19 k-8 Str. Gaismas, 201, Kekava, Kekava district, LV 2123. Telephone: +371 26062077. Email: apvieniba@apvienibahiv.lv | |||
* [http://www.spkc.gov.lv/ Centre for Disease Prevention and Control of Latvia - - Slimību profilakses un kontroles centres]: HIV/AIDS Counselling Cabinet - HIV/AIDS konsultāciju kabinets. Address: Klijānu iela 7 (ieeja no mazās Klijānu ielas), Rīga. Telephone: +371 67298080. Email: info@spkc.gov.lv | |||
* [http://www.diacentrs.lv/ DIA+LOGS NGO]: Support centre for those affected by HIV/AIDS. Address: Dzirnavu Street 135, Riga, LV-1050. Telephone: +371 67288500. Fax: +371 67243101. Email: dialogs@diacentrs.lv | |||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||
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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
In Latvia, abortion is permitted upon request in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy.<ref>[https://www.womenonwaves.org/en/page/4793/abortion-law-latvia Women on Waves: Abortion law Latvia]</ref> You can read an English translation of the law [http://www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public/---ed_protect/---protrav/---ilo_aids/documents/legaldocument/wcms_127921.pdf here]. | |||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
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==List of Additional Resources== | ==List of Additional Resources== | ||
* [http://www.vm.gov.lv/en/ Ministry of Health of the Republic of Latvia] | |||
* [http://papardeszieds.lv/ The Latvian Association for Family Planning & Sexual Health (LAFPSH)]: "The Latvian Association for Family Planning & Sexual Health (LAFPSH) focuses on information, education and training activities for health personnel and the general public, and sex education for teachers and young people." | |||
* [https://www.equaldex.com/region/latvia Equaldex - Latvia]: Click here to learn about LGBTQ rights and laws in Latvia. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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