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'''OVERVIEW''' | '''OVERVIEW''' | ||
In Taiwan, you can purchase birth control without a prescription. While you need a prescription for emergency contraception (the morning after pill), you can use regular birth control as replacement ECPs. For more information on how to do this, you can visit the "Emergency Contraception (The Morning After Pill)" below. Regarding STIs, there are no travel restrictions related HIV status, and if you're a foreigner who tests HIV-positive, you will not be deported from Taiwan. If you are interested in getting an STI test, we have also found some recommended and LGBTQ-friendly testing services. You can find pads and tampons in Taiwan, although pads are generally more common than tampons. If you would like to buy a menstrual cup, the product is generally new to Taiwan, however some brands are either forming in Taiwan or shipping to Taiwan. Abortion is legal in some cases, as detailed in the "Abortion" section below. The "abortion pill" is available in Taiwan upon prescription (if one qualifies for the medication). | <onlyinclude>{{{sec1| | ||
In Taiwan, you can purchase birth control without a prescription. While you need a prescription for emergency contraception (the morning after pill), you can use regular birth control as replacement ECPs. For more information on how to do this, you can visit the "Emergency Contraception (The Morning After Pill)" below. Regarding STIs, there are no travel restrictions related HIV status, and if you're a foreigner who tests HIV-positive, you will not be deported from Taiwan. If you are interested in getting an STI test, we have also found some recommended and LGBTQ-friendly testing services. You can find pads and tampons in Taiwan, although pads are generally more common than tampons. If you would like to buy a menstrual cup, the product is generally new to Taiwan, however some brands are either forming in Taiwan or shipping to Taiwan. Abortion is legal in some cases, as detailed in the "Abortion" section below. The "abortion pill" is available in Taiwan upon prescription (if one qualifies for the medication).}}}</onlyinclude> | |||
==Generalities== | ==Generalities== | ||
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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
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===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
Pharmacies are accessible and prices are low | Pharmacies are accessible and prices are low compared to western economies. | ||
===Cost=== | ===Cost=== | ||
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Foreigners with long term stays may join in the NHI under some conditions. | Foreigners with long term stays may join in the NHI under some conditions. | ||
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==Contraception (Birth Control)== | ==Contraception (Birth Control)== | ||
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'''General Note:''' There are many types of contraceptives, also known as "birth control," including IUDs, oral contraceptives, patches, shots, and condoms, etc. If you would like to view a full list, click [https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/birth-control here]. | '''General Note:''' There are many types of contraceptives, also known as "birth control," including IUDs, oral contraceptives, patches, shots, and condoms, etc. If you would like to view a full list, click [https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/birth-control here]. | ||
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===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||
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==Emergency Contraception (Morning After Pill)== | ==Emergency Contraception (Morning After Pill)== | ||
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'''Important Notes:''' Emergency contraception may prevent pregnancy for three days (72 hours) and sometimes five days (120 hours) after unprotected sex. Take EC '''as soon as possible''' after unprotected sex. If you don't have access to dedicated EC, oral contraceptives can be used as replacement EC, but remember the following: 1) Only some contraceptives work as EC 2) Different contraceptives require different dosages and time schedules to work as EC 3) You must only use the first 21 pills in 28-day packs and 4) They may be less effective than dedicated EC. For general information on emergency contraceptives, click [https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/morning-after-pill-emergency-contraception here] and [http://ec.princeton.edu/info/ecp.html here]. | '''Important Notes:''' Emergency contraception may prevent pregnancy for three days (72 hours) and sometimes five days (120 hours) after unprotected sex. Take EC '''as soon as possible''' after unprotected sex. If you don't have access to dedicated EC, oral contraceptives can be used as replacement EC, but remember the following: 1) Only some contraceptives work as EC 2) Different contraceptives require different dosages and time schedules to work as EC 3) You must only use the first 21 pills in 28-day packs and 4) They may be less effective than dedicated EC. For general information on emergency contraceptives, click [https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/morning-after-pill-emergency-contraception here] and [http://ec.princeton.edu/info/ecp.html here]. | ||
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===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||
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==Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs/STDs)== | ==Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs/STDs)== | ||
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'''Important Notes - Learn about PEP and PrEP:''' If you think that you've been recently exposed to HIV (i.e. within 72 hours), seek out PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis). It's a month-long treatment to prevent HIV infection after exposure, and it may be available in your city. Take PEP as soon as possible. For more information, click [https://www.aids.gov/hiv-aids-basics/prevention/reduce-your-risk/post-exposure-prophylaxis/ here]. If you are at risk of HIV exposure, seek out PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis). It's a daily oral pill that can prevent HIV infection before exposure. To learn more about PrEP, click [http://www.whatisprep.org/ here]. | '''Important Notes - Learn about PEP and PrEP:''' If you think that you've been recently exposed to HIV (i.e. within 72 hours), seek out PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis). It's a month-long treatment to prevent HIV infection after exposure, and it may be available in your city. Take PEP as soon as possible. For more information, click [https://www.aids.gov/hiv-aids-basics/prevention/reduce-your-risk/post-exposure-prophylaxis/ here]. If you are at risk of HIV exposure, seek out PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis). It's a daily oral pill that can prevent HIV infection before exposure. To learn more about PrEP, click [http://www.whatisprep.org/ here]. | ||
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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
There are no restrictions on HIV-positive travelers to Taiwan. Foreigners applying for work or student visas are subject to a medical exam that includes an HIV test. As of January 2015, Taiwan no longer deports foreigners who are found to be HIV positive. <ref>[http://focustaiwan.tw/news/asoc/201501200010.aspx Taiwan lifts deportation requirement for foreigners with HIV/AIDS]</ref> According to HIVTravel, "Foreigners who wish to get tested in Taiwan are advised to get an anonymous test performed first. In the case of a positive test result, the government will not be notified and it should not be any problem to leave/re-enter Taiwan."<ref>[http://www.hivtravel.org/Default.aspx?PageId=143&CountryId=175 TAIWAN - REGULATIONS ON ENTRY, STAY AND RESIDENCE FOR PLHIV]</ref> | There are no restrictions on HIV-positive travelers to Taiwan. Foreigners applying for work or student visas are subject to a medical exam that includes an HIV test. As of January 2015, Taiwan no longer deports foreigners who are found to be HIV positive. <ref>[http://focustaiwan.tw/news/asoc/201501200010.aspx Taiwan lifts deportation requirement for foreigners with HIV/AIDS]</ref> According to HIVTravel, "Foreigners who wish to get tested in Taiwan are advised to get an anonymous test performed first. In the case of a positive test result, the government will not be notified and it should not be any problem to leave/re-enter Taiwan."<ref>[http://www.hivtravel.org/Default.aspx?PageId=143&CountryId=175 TAIWAN - REGULATIONS ON ENTRY, STAY AND RESIDENCE FOR PLHIV]</ref>}}}</onlyinclude> | ||
===Testing Facilities=== | ===Testing Facilities=== | ||
For an overview of LGBTQ-friendly HIV testing centers in Taiwan, click [https://www.maleq.org/hiv-testing-centers-taiwan-online-directory/ here]. | |||
* For testing facilities in your city, see the city pages: [[User:CasualTaiwan/Taipei#Testing_Facilities|Taipei]], [[User:CasualTaiwan/Kaohsiung#Testing_Facilities|Kaohsiung]] | |||
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===Support=== | ===Support=== | ||
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==Medications & Vaccines== | ==Medications & Vaccines== | ||
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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
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===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||
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==Menstruation== | ==Menstruation== | ||
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'''Note:''' In addition to pads and tampons, you can also use menstrual cups and menstrual underwear for your period. To learn more about menstrual cups, click [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Menstrual_cup here]. To learn more about menstrual underwear, click [http://menstrualcupreviews.net/best-period-panties-reviews/ here]. | '''Note:''' In addition to pads and tampons, you can also use menstrual cups and menstrual underwear for your period. To learn more about menstrual cups, click [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Menstrual_cup here]. To learn more about menstrual underwear, click [http://menstrualcupreviews.net/best-period-panties-reviews/ here]. | ||
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===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||
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==Gynecological Exams== | ==Gynecological Exams== | ||
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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
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===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
For an overview of English-speaking gynecologists in Taiwan, click [http://www.tealit.com/article_categories.php?section=health&article=womens here] | |||
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* For testing facilities in your city, see the city pages: [[User:CasualTaiwan/Taipei#Gynecological_Exams|Taipei]], [[User:CasualTaiwan/Kaohsiung#Gynecological_Exams|Kaohsiung]] | |||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||
==Pregnancy== | ==Pregnancy== | ||
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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
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==Abortion== | ==Abortion== | ||
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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
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* Mifepristone is registered as Apano. Misoprostol is avalable as u-miso in Taiwan.<ref name="womenonwaves" /> | * Mifepristone is registered as Apano. Misoprostol is avalable as u-miso in Taiwan.<ref name="womenonwaves" /> | ||
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* For abortion clinics in your city, see the city pages: [[User:CasualTaiwan/Taipei#Abortions|Taipei]], [[User:CasualTaiwan/Kaohsiung#Abortions|Kaohsiung]] | |||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||
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==Advocacy & Counseling== | ==Advocacy & Counseling== | ||
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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
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[ | * For Advocacy & Counseling in your city, see the city pages: [[User:CasualTaiwan/Taipei#Testing_Facilities|Taipei]], [[User:CasualTaiwan/Kaohsiung#Testing_Facilities|Kaohsiung]] | ||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||
==List of Additional Resources== | ==List of Additional Resources== | ||
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* For information on the status of LGBTQ rights in Taiwan, click [http://www.equaldex.com/region/taiwan here]. | * For information on the status of LGBTQ rights in Taiwan, click [http://www.equaldex.com/region/taiwan here]. | ||
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* [http://twfeminist.org/ Taiwanese Feminist Scholars Association 台灣女性學學會] | * [http://twfeminist.org/ Taiwanese Feminist Scholars Association 台灣女性學學會] | ||
* [https://hotline.org.tw/english/209 Taiwan Tongzhi (LGBT) Hotline Association]: "We welcome eveyone here!! Taiwan Tongzhi Hotline Association was founded in 1998 and is now the oldest and the largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) organization in Taiwan. Hotline is dedicated to achieve equality and provide resources for the LGBT community through creating public dialogue and gender inclusive sexuality education." | * [https://hotline.org.tw/english/209 Taiwan Tongzhi (LGBT) Hotline Association]: "We welcome eveyone here!! Taiwan Tongzhi Hotline Association was founded in 1998 and is now the oldest and the largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) organization in Taiwan. Hotline is dedicated to achieve equality and provide resources for the LGBT community through creating public dialogue and gender inclusive sexuality education." | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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