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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
In Macedonia, you can purchase condoms and birth control pills at pharmacies without a prescription. While you may technically need a prescription for birth control pills, this is not typically enforced, and birth control pills are available over-the-counter.<ref>[http://ocsotc.org/wp-content/uploads/worldmap/worldmap.html Global Oral Contraception Availability]</ref> <ref>[http://freethepill.org/where-on-earth/ Free the Pill: Where on Earth?]</ref> However, for other forms of contraception, such as implants, injectables, and IUDs, you may need to directly visit a hospital or clinic to obtain them. | |||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
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In Macedonia, emergency contraceptive pills (morning after pills) are available over-the-counter at pharmacies. No prescription is required.<ref>[http://www.ec-ec.org/emergency-contraception-in-europe/country-by-country-information-2/former-yugoslav-republic-of-macedonia/ EC Status and Availability - former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia]</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 NorLevo and Diane 35.<ref>[http://www.ec-ec.org/emergency-contraception-in-europe/country-by-country-information-2/former-yugoslav-republic-of-macedonia/ EC Status and Availability - former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia]</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. | |||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||
* Emergency contraception is given at no charge to young people and people who are considered at-risk or vulnerable at NGOs that focus on sexual and reproductive health care, such as the Association for Health Education and Research (HERA), which s the national affiliate of the International Planned Parenthood Foundation.<ref>[http://www.ec-ec.org/emergency-contraception-in-europe/country-by-country-information-2/former-yugoslav-republic-of-macedonia/ EC Status and Availability - former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia]</ref> | |||
* The cost of emergency contraceptive pills is not covered or reimbursed under social security in Macedonia.<ref>[http://www.ec-ec.org/emergency-contraception-in-europe/country-by-country-information-2/former-yugoslav-republic-of-macedonia/ EC Status and Availability - former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia]</ref> | |||
==Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs/STDs)== | ==Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs/STDs)== | ||
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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
= | In Macedonia, 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=112 MACEDONIA - REGULATIONS ON ENTRY, STAY AND RESIDENCE FOR PLHIV]</ref> | ||
===Testing Facilities=== | |||
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===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||
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==List of Additional Resources== | ==List of Additional Resources== | ||
* [http://zdravstvo.gov.mk/ Ministry of Health - Macedonia] | |||
*[https://www.equaldex.com/region/macedonia Equaldex - Macedonia]: Click here to learn about LGBTQ rights and laws in Macedonia | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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