Article 11. Protection of the reproductive health of women

Protection of the reproductive health of women shall include the following:

obtaining full and accurate information about their reproductive health, methods of fertility treatment and contraception;

ensuring access to the services in the sphere of protection of the reproductive health;

getting medical consultations and services concerning the issues of the reproductive health, confidentially.

A woman shall have the right to receive social support from the State and undergo fertility treatment, have her reproductive health protected before pregnancy, during pregnancy, in labor and postpartum, with the use of modern methods of treatment.

During the period of pregnancy, medical interventions shall be allowed upon written consent of both spouses, in case of absence of a husband — upon consent of a woman, or upon consent of parents or other legal representatives in situations with minority status or disability.

In case of refusal of medical intervention with indication of possible consequences, it shall be registered in medical documents and confirmed in writing by a pregnant woman, if it is impossible — by her husband or her relatives, and if it is impossible to obtain the written refusal of medical intervention — by the conclusion of the case conference.

A woman shall not be compelled to pregnancy, induced termination of pregnancy or contraception.