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* For a complete list of contraceptive options available in Taiwan, click [http://contraceptive.ippf.org/search?search.searchtext=&search.component=&search.countrycode=TW here]. | * For a complete list of contraceptive options available in Taiwan, click [http://contraceptive.ippf.org/search?search.searchtext=&search.component=&search.countrycode=TW here]. | ||
* In Taiwan, you can purchase '''birth control pills''' at pharmacies without a prescription. The pills typically come from major US and German pharmaceutical companies, like Bayer, Merck and Pfizer. Some brands you can expect to see are Diane, Duoluton, Gynera, Logynon, Marvelon, Meliane, Mercilon, Microgynon-30, Minigynon 30, Minulet, Nordette, Ortho Novum 1/50, Trinordiol, Trinovum, Yazmin and Yaz.<ref>[http://contraceptive.ippf.org/search?search.searchtext=&search.component=&search.countrycode=TW IPPF Taiwan]</ref> | * In Taiwan, you can purchase '''birth control pills''' at pharmacies without a prescription. The pills typically come from major US and German pharmaceutical companies, like Bayer, Merck and Pfizer. Some brands you can expect to see are Diane, Duoluton, Gynera, Logynon, Marvelon, Meliane, Mercilon, Microgynon-30, Minigynon 30, Minulet, Nordette, Ortho Novum 1/50, Trinordiol, Trinovum, Yazmin and Yaz.<ref name=ippf>[http://contraceptive.ippf.org/search?search.searchtext=&search.component=&search.countrycode=TW IPPF Taiwan]</ref> | ||
* If you want '''condoms''', you can find them in many convenience stores. They can also purchase them online, such as through [https://www.caretobeauty.com/tw/condoms/ this company]. | * If you want '''condoms''', you can find them in many convenience stores. They can also purchase them online, such as through [https://www.caretobeauty.com/tw/condoms/ this company]. | ||
* If you want a '''contraceptive shot/injectable''', you can find Depo-Provera SAS 150mg/ml in Taiwan.<ref | * If you want a '''contraceptive shot/injectable''', you can find Depo-Provera SAS 150mg/ml in Taiwan.<ref name="ippf" /> | ||
* If you want a '''contraceptive injectable''', you can find Norplant in Taiwan.<ref | * If you want a '''contraceptive injectable''', you can find Norplant in Taiwan.<ref name="ippf" /> | ||
* If you want an '''IUD''', you can find Mirena in Taiwan.<ref | * If you want an '''IUD''', you can find Mirena in Taiwan.<ref name="ippf" /> | ||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||
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===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
* In Taiwan, you can purchase emergency contraception (the morning after pill) at pharmacies with a prescription. You can find ella (take 1 pill within 120 hours after unprotected sex). You can also find Escapelle or NorLevo 1.5mg (take 1 pill within 120 hours after unprotected sex) or Postinor-2 (take 2 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex).<ref>[http://ec.princeton.edu/ Princeton EC Website]</ref> | * In Taiwan, you can purchase emergency contraception (the morning after pill) at pharmacies with a prescription. You can find ella (take 1 pill within 120 hours after unprotected sex). You can also find Escapelle or NorLevo 1.5mg (take 1 pill within 120 hours after unprotected sex) or Postinor-2 (take 2 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex).<ref name=princeton>[http://ec.princeton.edu/ Princeton EC Website]</ref> | ||
* If you cannot access emergency contraception (for example, if you can't get a prescription), you can use regular birth control pills as replacement ECPs. To do this, remember that in 28-day packs, only the first 21 pills can be used. You can take the following pills: | * If you cannot access emergency contraception (for example, if you can't get a prescription), you can use regular birth control pills as replacement ECPs. To do this, remember that in 28-day packs, only the first 21 pills can be used. You can take the following pills: | ||
** Take 2 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex and take 2 more pills 12 hours later: Duoluton, Neovlar, Nordiol, Primovlar<ref | ** Take 2 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex and take 2 more pills 12 hours later: Duoluton, Neovlar, Nordiol, Primovlar<ref name="princeton" /> | ||
** Take 4 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex and take 4 more pills 12 hours later: Minigynon 30, Nordette<ref | ** Take 4 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex and take 4 more pills 12 hours later: Minigynon 30, Nordette<ref name="princeton" /> | ||
** Take 5 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex and take 5 more pills 12 hours later: Loette<ref | ** Take 5 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex and take 5 more pills 12 hours later: Loette<ref name="princeton" /> | ||
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Abortion has been legal in Taiwan since 1985. Abortion is legal for medical and psychological reasons, rape or incest, "seduction" (which includes but is not limited to statutory rape), and to prevent psychological issues of a parent from being passed on to a child. Abortion is not a right for all women. Unmarried women under the age of 20 need parental permission to terminate a pregnancy. A married woman of any age needs permission from her husband. A woman labeled as mentally handicapped needs permission from her guardian. Although abortion is not available on request in Taiwan, some doctors do not ask for proof that you meet the criteria for abortion. Furthermore, the definition of "seduction" or psychological distress is vague and easily applied to many circumstances. <ref>[https://www.angloinfo.com/how-to/taiwan/healthcare/pregnancy-birth/termination-abortion] Termination of Pregnancy and Abortion in Taiwan</ref> | Abortion has been legal in Taiwan since 1985. Abortion is legal for medical and psychological reasons, rape or incest, "seduction" (which includes but is not limited to statutory rape), and to prevent psychological issues of a parent from being passed on to a child. Abortion is not a right for all women. Unmarried women under the age of 20 need parental permission to terminate a pregnancy. A married woman of any age needs permission from her husband. A woman labeled as mentally handicapped needs permission from her guardian. Although abortion is not available on request in Taiwan, some doctors do not ask for proof that you meet the criteria for abortion. Furthermore, the definition of "seduction" or psychological distress is vague and easily applied to many circumstances. <ref>[https://www.angloinfo.com/how-to/taiwan/healthcare/pregnancy-birth/termination-abortion] Termination of Pregnancy and Abortion in Taiwan</ref> | ||
Misoprostol and Mifepristone (the "abortion pill") are available on prescription.<ref>[https://www.womenonwaves.org/en/map/country Women on Waves Country Map]</ref> | Misoprostol and Mifepristone (the "abortion pill") are available on prescription.<ref name=womenonwaves>[https://www.womenonwaves.org/en/map/country Women on Waves Country Map]</ref> | ||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
* Mifepristone is registered as Apano. Misoprostol is avalable as u-miso in Taiwan.<ref | * Mifepristone is registered as Apano. Misoprostol is avalable as u-miso in Taiwan.<ref name="womenonwaves" /> | ||
* Here's a [http://english.gov.taipei/ct.asp?xItem=1110202&ctNode=30488&mp=100002 Taipei Hospital List], if you would like to contact them to see which ones provide abortion services. | * Here's a [http://english.gov.taipei/ct.asp?xItem=1110202&ctNode=30488&mp=100002 Taipei Hospital List], if you would like to contact them to see which ones provide abortion services. | ||
* [http://www.genephile.com.tw/obs/index2-en.htm Ko's Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic] - Address: 1F., No.10-1, Linsen S. Rd., Zhongzheng District, Taipei City 100, Taiwan (R.O.C.) Phone: 02-33933939 ext.9 | * [http://www.genephile.com.tw/obs/index2-en.htm Ko's Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic] - Address: 1F., No.10-1, Linsen S. Rd., Zhongzheng District, Taipei City 100, Taiwan (R.O.C.) Phone: 02-33933939 ext.9 | ||
* Zhongshan Hospital - Dr. Jean Chang (Chang Pei Lin) and Dr. Bernice Chen (Chen Ming Jer) have been recommended as resources to contact for info.<ref | * Zhongshan Hospital - Dr. Jean Chang (Chang Pei Lin) and Dr. Bernice Chen (Chen Ming Jer) have been recommended as resources to contact for info.<ref name="womenonwaves" /> | ||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||