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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
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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'''


By American standards, Seattle is a very progressive city, so you'll find many health care options. While you need a prescription for birth control, you can get a prescription from a clinic or online. You also don't need parental permission for a prescription and there are no age requirements. You can access the morning after pill (emergency contraception) as well. Regarding STIs, there are various centers in Seattle that provide free or low-cost STI tests, There are no significant restrictions on abortions, such as waiting periods or obligatory parental involvement.
By American standards, Seattle is a progressive, LGBTQ-friendly city with many health care options. However, like all US cities, there are still some hurdles to consider when accessing health care, and certain clinics or health care providers will provide more sensitized services than others. If you want most long-lasting or hormonal birth control options, like pills, injectables or an IUD, you'll need a prescription. If you don't have a prescription yet, you can obtain one through an in-person visit to a health care provider, or you can obtain a prescription online (through certain apps). If you want emergency contraception, it can be found at certain markets, like Safeway, or clinics, like Planned Parenthood. No prescription is required. If you need to get an STI test, there are many facilities that provide low-cost and even free tests in Seattle. You should be aware that certain facilities require appointments to be scheduled in advance, while others accept people on a drop-in basis. If you need a gynecological exam, we recommend you visit the "Gynecological Exams" section below. In that section, we also have a link to a database of health care providers that have experience working with transgender patients. Abortion is legal and there are no major restrictions, such as wait periods or parental involvement (which can be found in other US states).


==Contraception (Birth Control)==
==Contraception (Birth Control)==
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===What to Get & Where to Get It===
===What to Get & Where to Get It===


In the United States, you'll generally be able to find Plan B One-Step, Next Choice One-Dose and My Way in pharmacies. Here's a full breakdown of what you can expect to find, thanks to the [http://ec.princeton.edu/ Princeton EC Website]:
In Seattle, you'll generally be able to find Plan B One-Step, Next Choice One-Dose and My Way at supermarkets (like Safeway), pharmacies and  clinics (like Planned Parenthood). Here's an [http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/where_to_get_the_morning_after_pillarticle on finding emergency contraception in Seattle]. Below, we've provided a breakdown of what you can expect to find, thanks to the [http://ec.princeton.edu/ Princeton EC Website]:


''Dedicated Products / Anti-Progestin
''Dedicated Products / Anti-Progestin
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===Support===
===Support===


* [http://www.babesnetwork.org/ BABES Network - YWCA]: "BABES Network-YWCA is a peer education and support program for women living with HIV; a sisterhood of women facing HIV together. BABES was started by a group of HIV positive women in Seattle, Washington who came together to share information, experiences and support." Address: 1118 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101. Phone: (206) 720-5566.
* [http://www.lifelong.org/ Lifelong]: Lifelong provides meals, community support and resources for people living with HIV/AIDS.
* [http://www.lifelong.org/ Lifelong]: Lifelong provides meals, community support and resources for people living with HIV/AIDS.
* [https://www.gaycity.org/ Gay City: Seattle's LGBTQ Center]: This community center provides HIV testing, support and resources.  
* [https://www.gaycity.org/ Gay City: Seattle's LGBTQ Center]: This community center provides HIV testing, support and resources.  
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===What to Get & Where to Get It===
===What to Get & Where to Get It===


* You can '''pads/pantyliners''' and '''tampons''' in most convenience, drug and corner stores in Seattle.
* You can '''pads/pantyliners''' and '''tampons''' in most convenience stores, drug stores and supermarkets, such as Walgreen's, Rite Aid and Safeway.
* You can get '''menstrual cups''' in many stores in Seattle. You can also get the Lunette Menstrual Cup through Planned Parenthood in Seattle. Click [https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-great-northwest-hawaiian-islands/campaigns/lunette-menstrual-cup here] for more details.
* You can get '''menstrual cups''' in many stores in Seattle. You can also get the Lunette Menstrual Cup through Planned Parenthood in Seattle. Click [https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-great-northwest-hawaiian-islands/campaigns/lunette-menstrual-cup here] for more details.


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===What to Get & Where to Get It===
===What to Get & Where to Get It===
''Note:'' For transgender patients, we recommend that you check out the [http://ingersollgendercenter.org/what-we-do/health-care-providers Health Care Providers Directory] from the Ingersoll Gender Center. You'll find recommended health care providers who have been trained to work with or have experience working with transgender patients.


* [http://www.cedarriverclinics.org/ Cedar River Clinics]: This is a Title X and LGBTQ-friendly clinic that is run by the Feminist Women’s Health Center (FWHC). They've been providing care for over 30 years. They can typically give you a discounted rate and, if you live in Washington State, you may even qualify to get free care from them through [https://www.wahealthplanfinder.org/_content/Homepage.html?authn_try_count=0&contextType=external&username=string&contextValue=%2Foam&password=sercure_string&challenge_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wahealthplanfinder.org%2F_content%2FHomepage.html&request_id=5541800201484018063&locale=en_US&resource_url=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.wahealthplanfinder.org%252FHBEWeb%252F Washington Apple Health Coverage]. They provide annual well-woman exams, which include the following: Physical Exam, Free Pregnancy Tests, Screening for breast cancer, cervical cancer, and ovarian cancer, Screening for sexually transmitted infections (STIs)m Treatment for vaginal infections, bladder infection and sexually transmitted infections, Answers to your questions about sexual health, A wide range of birth control options. To schedule an appointment, call 800-572-4223. Phones Answered Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM and Saturdays 9:00AM-2:00PM. Their Seattle location is at 509 Olive Way #1454 509 Olive Way #1454, Seattle, WA 98101. They also have locations in Renton and Tacoma.
* [http://www.cedarriverclinics.org/ Cedar River Clinics]: This is a Title X and LGBTQ-friendly clinic that is run by the Feminist Women’s Health Center (FWHC). They've been providing care for over 30 years. They can typically give you a discounted rate and, if you live in Washington State, you may even qualify to get free care from them through [https://www.wahealthplanfinder.org/_content/Homepage.html?authn_try_count=0&contextType=external&username=string&contextValue=%2Foam&password=sercure_string&challenge_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wahealthplanfinder.org%2F_content%2FHomepage.html&request_id=5541800201484018063&locale=en_US&resource_url=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.wahealthplanfinder.org%252FHBEWeb%252F Washington Apple Health Coverage]. They provide annual well-woman exams, which include the following: Physical Exam, Free Pregnancy Tests, Screening for breast cancer, cervical cancer, and ovarian cancer, Screening for sexually transmitted infections (STIs)m Treatment for vaginal infections, bladder infection and sexually transmitted infections, Answers to your questions about sexual health, A wide range of birth control options. To schedule an appointment, call 800-572-4223. Phones Answered Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM and Saturdays 9:00AM-2:00PM. Their Seattle location is at 509 Olive Way #1454 509 Olive Way #1454, Seattle, WA 98101. They also have locations in Renton and Tacoma.
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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). Some US states do present certain challenges and restrictions before abortions can be obtained. However, in Washington state, these restrictions, such as waiting periods, parental involvement for minors or limitations on public funding, are not present. This means that, in Washington, abortions can be generally obtained without significant legal issues.<ref>[https://www.guttmacher.org/fact-sheet/state-facts-about-abortion-washington State Facts About Abortion: Washington, July 2017]</ref>
Abortion is legal in the state of Washington.<ref>https://doh.wa.gov/you-and-your-family/sexual-and-reproductive-health/abortion</ref> Furthermore, restrictions, such as waiting periods, parental involvement for minors or limitations on public funding, are not present. This means that, in Washington, abortions can be generally obtained without significant legal issues.<ref>[https://www.guttmacher.org/fact-sheet/state-facts-about-abortion-washington State Facts About Abortion: Washington, July 2017]</ref>


===What to Get & Where to Get It===
===What to Get & Where to Get It===
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* [http://www.cedarriverclinics.org/abortion/ Cedar River Clinic]: "In the first trimester [before 12 weeks], two options are available: Aspiration abortion is done by a physician in our clinic or the Abortion Pill which you take at home. In the second trimester [after 12 weeks], Dilation and Evacuation (D&E) is used for abortions beyond 15 weeks.  It is done by a physician in our clinic.  Sedation is available." Call us 800-572-4223 for a free appointment for unbiased non-judgmental Options Counseling. Also, Backline offers you an opportunity to talk on the phone about pregnancy, parenting, abortion, adoption at 888-493-0092.
* [http://www.cedarriverclinics.org/abortion/ Cedar River Clinic]: "In the first trimester [before 12 weeks], two options are available: Aspiration abortion is done by a physician in our clinic or the Abortion Pill which you take at home. In the second trimester [after 12 weeks], Dilation and Evacuation (D&E) is used for abortions beyond 15 weeks.  It is done by a physician in our clinic.  Sedation is available." Call us 800-572-4223 for a free appointment for unbiased non-judgmental Options Counseling. Also, Backline offers you an opportunity to talk on the phone about pregnancy, parenting, abortion, adoption at 888-493-0092.


'''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 Notes:'''  
* If you want a referral to an abortion provider, if you need help paying for your abortion, if you need transportation to/from an abortion provider, or if you need a place to stay when you travel to obtain an abortion, you should consider contacting the toll-free CAIR Hotline (888-644-CAIR). This hotline is associated with the National Network of Abortion Funds (NNAF) and covers people in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Alaska.
* 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].


===Costs===
===Costs===
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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.
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.


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.
If you need help paying for an abortion, you can call the toll-free CAIR Hotline (888-644-CAIR) or tthe 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). These 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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* Washington State HIV/AIDS Message Line 1-800-272-AIDS (2437).
* Washington State HIV/AIDS Message Line 1-800-272-AIDS (2437).
* Washington State Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-562-6025.
* Washington State Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-562-6025.
* Abused Deaf Women's Services Hotline: Local 206-812-1001; National 1-855-812-1001
* If you're dealing with domestic abuse, you can call the [http://www.thehotline.org/ National Domestic Violence Hotline Number] 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. "
* If you're dealing with domestic abuse, you can call the [http://www.thehotline.org/ National Domestic Violence Hotline Number] 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."
* [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."
* [http://northwestfamilylife.org/ Northwest Family Life]: This Seattle-based organization provides services to people dealing with domestic violence, including counseling, survivor services, intervention, treatment, etc. You can reach the office by phoning (206) 363-9601 or send a fax to (206) 363-9639. A 24-hour crisis line is also available by dialing 1-800-244-5767. You can visit in person too. Address: 12360 Lake City Way NE, Suite 420, Seattle, WA
* The [Seattle Indian Health Board] works on addressing domestic violence issues in the urban American Indian and Alaska Native community. They can help you with safety planning, locating shelters, obtaining restraining orders and emergency help. Services are available by calling (206) 324-9360 or by walk-in. For emergencies and 24-hour phone crisis intervention for sexual assault victims, the King County Sexual Assault Resource Center can be reached at 1-888-998-6423.
* The [Seattle Indian Health Board] works on addressing domestic violence issues in the urban American Indian and Alaska Native community. They can help you with safety planning, locating shelters, obtaining restraining orders and emergency help. Services are available by calling (206) 324-9360 or by walk-in. For emergencies and 24-hour phone crisis intervention for sexual assault victims, the King County Sexual Assault Resource Center can be reached at 1-888-998-6423.
* 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.
* 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.
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==List of Additional Resources==
==List of Additional Resources==


* [http://nowseattle.org/ National Organization for Women (NOW) - Seattle]: "For 35 years Seattle NOW has not strayed from the commitment made by our founding mothers to pushing buttons, breaking barriers and opening doors for women and girls." Address - 3720 Airport Way S. Seattle, WA 98134. Phone: 206-632-8547 (Message Only). E-mail: nowseattle@gmail.com.
* [https://www.rewa.org/ Refugee Women's Alliance]: "Refugee Women’s Alliance (ReWA) is an award-winning, nationally recognized nonprofit that provides holistic services to help refugee and immigrant women and families thrive." Address: 4008 Martin Luther King, Jr. Way South, Seattle, WA 98108. Tel: 206.721.0243, WA Telecommunications Relay: 7-1-1, Fax: 206.721.0282.
* [http://www.jwcenter.org/ Jubilee Women's Center]: "Jubilee Women’s Center opened its doors in 1983 to offer Seattle-area women experiencing poverty and homelessness an alternative to emergency shelters. Jubilee’s transitional and longer-term housing program and on-site services gave women the time and support to stabilize, heal, and make positive life changes."
* [http://www.adwas.org/ Abused Deaf Women's Services]: "Abused Deaf Women’s Advocacy Services empowers Deaf and DeafBlind survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and harassment to transform their lives, while striving to change the beliefs and behaviors that foster and perpetuate violence. We provide comprehensive services to individuals and families, community education, and advocacy on systems and policy issues."
* [http://ingersollgendercenter.org/ Ingersoll Gender Center]: "Ingersoll is one of the oldest organizations of, by and for transgender and gender diverse in the United States. Officially formed in 1977, Ingersoll Gender Center has been building community, connecting folks to resources and advocating for our communities in the Puget Sound region for over four decades."
* [http://www.lamberthouse.org/ Lambert House]: A resource and community for LGBTQ youth. Phone: 206-322-2515.
* [https://sheswithmeseattle.wordpress.com/ She's With Me]: An online community calendar for Seattle feminists.
* [https://www.gaycity.org/ Gay City: Seattle's LGBTQ Center]: "Gay City: Seattle's LGBTQ Center promotes wellness in LGBTQ communities by providing health services, connecting people to resources, fostering arts, and building community. Gay City is the leading provider of HIV and STI testing in King County."
* [https://www.gaycity.org/ Gay City: Seattle's LGBTQ Center]: "Gay City: Seattle's LGBTQ Center promotes wellness in LGBTQ communities by providing health services, connecting people to resources, fostering arts, and building community. Gay City is the leading provider of HIV and STI testing in King County."


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