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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
In the United States, you need a prescription to obtain most birth control methods, except for some methods (like condoms and spermicide). In some states, you also need parental permission to obtain birth control if you're under 18 years old. However, if you're a minor, you can go to a Title X Clinic. These clinics are completely confidential, which means that your appointment and billing will be confidential. | |||
At Title X Clinics, teens and adults can receive sexual and reproductive health care. They charge on a sliding-scale basis. They may be able to give you a prescription to birth control pills, as well as condoms and sexual health counseling. If you pay for their services with family health insurance and you're a teenager, your parents may see that you visited the clinic in their bills. | |||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
You can get condoms in grocery stores, drug stores, convenience stores and online. There are no age restrictions for purchasing condoms. Typically, a 12-pack of condoms costs around $12. Female condoms cost around $2 to $4 per condom. You can also get free condoms at health centers (like Planned Parenthood), HIV testing centers and local health departments. Call 1-800-230-PLAN (7526) to learn where you can get free condoms in your area. | |||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||
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===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
If you have been raped and want emergency contraception, you can get it at an emergency room or hospital. You can also call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673), which is open 24 hours and will let you know where you can get EC. For more information, you can also visit the [https://www.rainn.org/index.php RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) website]. | 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]: | ||
''Dedicated Products / Anti-Progestin | |||
Take 1 pill within 120 hours after unprotected sex:'' | |||
* ella | |||
''Dedicated Products / Progestin Only | |||
Take 1 pill within 120 hours after unprotected sex:'' | |||
* My Way | |||
* Next Choice One Dose | |||
* Plan B One-Step | |||
* Take Action | |||
''Take 2 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex:'' | |||
* Levonorgestrel Tablets (available from a pharmacist without a prescription) | |||
If you can't access emergency contraception, many oral contraceptives can be used as replacement EC. The list of potential contraceptives that can be used for this purpose is very long, and instructions vary according to the specific brand. So, to find specific instructions based on the brands you may have available, please check out the [http://ec.princeton.edu/ Princeton EC Website]. You can search for EC under "United States" and see recommended pills and dosages on that site. | |||
'''Important Note:''' If you have been raped and want emergency contraception, you can get it at an emergency room or hospital. You can also call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673), which is open 24 hours and will let you know where you can get EC. For more information, you can also visit the [https://www.rainn.org/index.php RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) website]. | |||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||
Plan B pills typically cost between $35-$60/pill. If you can't afford Plan B, call up your local hospitals and Planned Parenthood. Some hospitals offer free pills, and Planned Parenthood does give free pills to some people in need. Also, consider seeing if Medicaid can cover the pill. There's also [https://afterpill.com/ AfterPill], which is a cheaper morning after pill, which costs $20 and can be bought online. Since you usually want to take the morning after pill as quickly as possible, it's recommended to only purchase AfterPill as backup for future events -- not if you're currently in need of a pill. | |||
==Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs/STDs)== | ==Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs/STDs)== | ||
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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
In the United States, the National Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) guarantees 12 weeks of unpaid maternity leave for women. But the FLMA has loopholes (for example, it doesn't apply to companies with less than 50 employees). So, for this reason, many women don't actually receive 12 weeks of maternity leave, and many women (even if their employers do qualify) can't take off 12 weeks of unpaid work. There is currently no comparable federal paternity leave policy in the United States. | |||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
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===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
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]. | |||
===Costs=== | ===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. | |||
==Advocacy & Counseling== | ==Advocacy & Counseling== | ||
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===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
* National Domestic Violence Hotline Number at 1-800-787-3224 | * For emergencies, call 911 to get police and an ambulance. | ||
* 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." | |||
* 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. | |||
* [http://www.thetrevorproject.org/ The Trevor Project (Lifeline)]: Call: 866-488-7386. This is a 24/7 hotline for LGBT youth. "Our trained counselors are here to support you 24/7. If you are a young person in crisis, feeling suicidal, or in need of a safe and judgment-free place to talk, call the Trevor Lifeline now at 866-488-7386." | |||
* [http://www.glbthotline.org/national-hotline.html Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender National Hotline]: Toll-free: 1-888-843-4564. HOURS: Monday thru Friday from 1pm to 9pm, pacific time (Monday thru Friday from 4pm to midnight, eastern time). Saturday from 9am to 2pm, pacific time. (Saturday from noon to 5pm, eastern time). "All of our services are free and confidential.We speak with callers of all ages about coming-out issues, relationship concerns, bullying, workplace issues, HIV/AIDS anxiety and safer-sex information, and lots more!" | |||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||